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‘Androgen suppression therapy is a hormone therapy aimed at reducing the levels of male hormones or androgens to prevent them from stimulating the growth of prostate cancer cells.’
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Researchers report androgen deprivation therapy was associated with a higher likelihood of being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia compared with no androgen deprivation therapy over an average follow-up of eight years. The study has limitations to consider, including that the patients were Medicare enrollees and not enrolled in a health maintenance organization. ![twitter](https://images.medindia.net/icons/news/social/twitter.png)
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Source-Eurekalert