Two studies published in academic journals this week have reported possible future treatment benefits for people with Alzheimer's disease using medications already approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for other diseases. The first, examines the use of antiviral drugs, whilst the second is a drug commonly used in the treatment of epilepsy.
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