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Does Multiple Sclerosis Lower Dementia Risk? - Neuroscience News (neurosciencenews.com)
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The study found that MS patients had 50% less amyloid plaque accumulation, a key indicator of Alzheimer’s, compared to non-MS individuals. This connection between MS and reduced Alzheimer’s risk highlights potential immune-related mechanisms that may be leveraged for therapeutic strategies.

Key Facts:
  • MS patients are 50% less likely to develop amyloid plaques, a hallmark of Alzheimer’s.
  • The immune response in MS might help reduce amyloid buildup in the brain.
  • This discovery opens up new avenues for Alzheimer’s research and potential treatments.
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[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 months ago

That's an unfortunate "Would you rather..". Hopefully the research pans out though, could be good news for both groups if their lucky.