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Indian doctors praise study showing Viagra can prevent dementia

The Statesman — June 10, 2024, 10:00 AM UTC

Summary: Indian doctors commend a University of Oxford study revealing Viagra's potential to prevent dementia, particularly vascular dementia. The drug, Sildenafil, can improve memory loss by enhancing blood flow in the brain. India, with 5.3 million dementia patients, faces a significant burden, with 40% attributed to vascular dementia. Further trials are needed to confirm these findings, offering hope for cognitive recovery in dementia patients.

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