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

Newer blood thinners may do more than prevent strokes in people with Alzheimer's disease and atrial fibrillation.

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.

The effect was modest each year but could add up over time.

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Newer blood thinners may do more than prevent strokes in people with Alzheimer's disease and atrial fibrillation. The effect was modest each year but could add up over time.

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The effect was modest each year but could add up over time.

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