BMJ Open
Herpes drugs linked to fewer starts of Alzheimer’s treatment
Antiviral use was linked to a 90% lower rate of starting Alzheimer’s medication at any given time compared with nonuse.Antiviral use was linked to a 90% lower rate of starting Alzheimer’s medication at any given time compared with nonuse.
Cohort · 262,757 peopleAlzheimer's disease
Who was studied262,757 adults aged 50-80 years, 3 years, against unexposed individuals
What changedAlzheimer's disease treatment initiation was 90% lower (HR 0.09) among anti-herpetic drug users compared with unexposed individuals
The catchUnmeasured education, lifestyle, socioeconomic status, and health-seeking behaviors could confound the association