Physician, Endocrinologist, Clinical Scientist, Professor of Medicine, Chief Speciality Editor - Frontiers of Endocrinology-Obesity
Australia
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Diabetes increases dementia risk. Our team at Garvan and the Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing UNSW found metformin in diabetes reduced the risk of this devastating condition.
It's a medical holy grail; how to prevent the onset of dementia which affects more than 400,000 people in Australia. Now Sydney researchers have made a key discovery - and it lies with a cheap and common drug used by diabetics. 7NEWS.com.au @NinaBStevens #7NEWS
Do statins cause memory loss? We couldn't find an effect. However, if you think you have memory problems, speak to your family doctor.
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