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These blood thinners may have an unexpected benefit for Alzheimer’s patients

ScienceDailyFriday, September 18, 2026 at 9:48 AM

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These blood thinners may have an unexpected benefit for Alzheimer’s patients
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Newer blood thinners may do more than prevent strokes in people with Alzheimer’s disease and atrial fibrillation. Researchers found that patients taking NOACs experienced a slower decline in cognitive function than those using warfarin or no blood thinners.

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Scientific signal separates durable discovery from noise — and often foreshadows policy and product. Newer blood thinners may do more than prevent strokes in people with Alzheimer’s disease and atrial fibrillation. Researchers found that patients taking NOACs experienced a slower decline in cognitive function than those using warfarin or no blood thinners.

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Newer blood thinners may do more than prevent strokes in people with Alzheimer’s disease and atrial fibrillation. Researchers found that patients taking NOACs experienced a slower decline in cognitive function than those using warfarin or no blood thinners.

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