Commonly Prescribed Statins Lower Alzheimer's Risk (IMAGE)

University of Southern California

Commonly Prescribed Statins Lower Alzheimer's Risk

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Researchers found the risk of Alzheimer's disease was reduced for Medicare beneficaries who were frequently prescribed statins. The risk reduction, measured by the hazard rate, varied by statin. Rates below 1 are statistically significant.

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