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Medications used to treat hypertension, diabetes and skin conditions could also treat dementia, according to new research.
The study by King's College London identified four existing drugs and one drug class which could reduce the risk or slow down symptoms of the disease.
The Alzheimer's Society, which funded the research, said the use of drugs already available could be a cheaper and quicker way of tackling dementia.
But the charity admitted more work was needed to understand how the drugs could work for sufferers.
http://www.independent.co.uk/life-s...o-tackle-dementia-say-scientists-8268380.html
The study by King's College London identified four existing drugs and one drug class which could reduce the risk or slow down symptoms of the disease.
The Alzheimer's Society, which funded the research, said the use of drugs already available could be a cheaper and quicker way of tackling dementia.
But the charity admitted more work was needed to understand how the drugs could work for sufferers.
http://www.independent.co.uk/life-s...o-tackle-dementia-say-scientists-8268380.html