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Re:Study shows dementia more common in older adults with vis... by Mammux on Tuesday August 15, 2023 @05:59AM (#37132031)
Maybe the widespread ANTI-VEGF treatments that people are getting for wet AMD are a contributing factor. VEGF is a known protective mechanism against dementia, and the common ANTI-VEGF medications have been shown to enter the brain.
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Re:Study shows dementia more common in older adults with vis... by mkl on Tuesday August 15, 2023 @06:16AM (#37132122)
Had trouble understanding this. To save others some searching:

AMD = age-related macular degeneration https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macular_degeneration

Anti-VEGF = Anti-(vascular endothelial growth factor) therapy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anti-VEGF

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