Viagra could be used to treat Alzheimer ’s disease, study finds

US scientists say users of sildenafil – the generic name for Viagra – are 69% less likely to develop the form of dementia than non-usersViagra could be a useful treatment against Alzheimer ’s disease, according to a US study.Alzheimer ’s disease, the most common form of age-related dementia, affects hundreds of millions of people worldwide. Despite mounting numbers of cases, however, there is currently no effective treatment.Continue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - December 6, 2021 Category: Science Authors: Andrew Gregory Health editor Tags: Alzheimer's Dementia Viagra Health Medical research Science US news Source Type: news