New study suggests brain shrinkage in Alzheimer's patients may indicate successful treatment, not damage.
New research suggests that brain shrinkage seen in Alzheimer's patients undergoing new treatments may indicate successful removal of harmful protein clumps, not tissue damage. The study, analyzing twelve trials, found that volume loss is linked to reduced levels of beta-amyloid proteins. While this could be a positive sign, researchers caution that more data on long-term effects is needed.
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