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Re:Alzheimer’s amyloid hypothesis ‘cabal’ thwarted progress ... by jelling on Tuesday June 21, 2022 @09:09PM (#31830941)
> Or maybe the real problem is the excess emphasis on finding a drug in specific that can be commercially monetized > ... > Amyloid and another protein (tau) accumulate in the brain due to sleep deprivation. Helping people get a good night's sleep -- without drugs -- would likely help, if only to stave it off in those at risk.

People are dying right now. Giving them better sleep habits won't save them or meaningfully extend their lives. People are suffering in ways that I don't think you understand and I hope you never do.

Re:Alzheimer’s amyloid hypothesis ‘cabal’ thwarted progress ... by vaylian on Wednesday June 22, 2022 @02:41AM (#31832730)
Do we need medication to cure or at least treat the disease? Hell yes! But preventing people from getting the disease in the first place is also very important.