Researchers identify sildenafil as candidate drug for Alzheimer’s disease

A new study has identified sildenafil — an FDA-approved therapy for erectile dysfunction (Viagra) and pulmonary hypertension (Ravatio) — as a promising drug candidate to help prevent and treat Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers determined that sildenafil is associated with 69% reduced incidence of Alzheimer’s.

Source: sciencedaily.com

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