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Are there any existing drugs that increase cognitive function if family history of dementia?
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Not yet: But there is one drug that may be neuroprotective, namenda (memantine).
Answered 10/3/2016
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No: Several approved drugs for treatment of ad with variable response but no preventive therapy with drugs.
Answered 10/3/2016
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