Suvorexant, a dual orexin receptor antagonist commonly prescribed to help treat insomnia reduced levels of the Alzheimer's-associated amyloid beta protein in the brain. The findings hint that the sleep medication could slow or stop Alzheimer's disease, but researchers say more research is needed to confirm the viability of the approach.
Suvorexant, a dual orexin receptor antagonist commonly prescribed to help treat insomnia reduced levels of the Alzheimer's-associated amyloid beta protein in the brain. The findings hint that the sleep medication could slow or stop Alzheimer's disease, but researchers say more research is needed to confirm the viability of the approach.
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