Reproductive Period and Risk of Dementia in Postmenopausal Women
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A longer reproductive period that exposes women to estrogen for longer periods of time does not reduce the risk of dementia or Alzheimer's disease. This was the conclusion of a study of 3,601 postmenopausal women who were followed for up to 10 years.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2001
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Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs and the risk of Alzheimer's disease
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The long-term use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease, according to a study of 6,989 people. However, it does not appear to reduce the risk of other types of dementia, particularly vascular dementia.
Publication Name: The New England Journal of Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0028-4793
Year: 2001
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Complement factor H polymorphism, complement activators and risk of age-related macular degeneration
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An objective of assessing the associations between the complement factor H gene and age related macular degeneration (AMD) in the general population is undertaken. Results of a study conducted indicate that the complementary factor H, an inhibitory gene of the complement pathway is a major risk factor for AMD in this population.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2006
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