Pain relievers ibuprofen and naproxen may delay - not prevent - Alzheimer's disease

A new study shows that nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as the pain relievers ibuprofen and naproxen do not prevent Alzheimer's disease, but they may instead delay its onset. The study suggests a need for re-interpretation of earlier findings that suggested NSAIDs can prevent the disease. The research is published in the 22 April online issue of Neurology(R), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology...

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