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Repurposed drugs

Use of existing drugs for potential treatment of Alzheimer's disease

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Jan 20, 2026

What peer‑reviewed evidence exists for brain‑computer interfaces improving cognitive function in dementia patients?

Peer‑reviewed literature shows modest, early‑stage evidence that EEG‑based brain‑computer interfaces (primarily neurofeedback) can yield short‑term improvements on some cognitive tests in older adults...

Jan 7, 2026

How does pregabalin’s side-effect profile compare with cholinesterase inhibitors for older adults?

Pregabalin and cholinesterase inhibitors produce distinct adverse-effect patterns in older adults: pregabalin primarily causes central nervous system effects (dizziness, somnolence) and has been assoc...