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 April 22, 2009, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

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