Semaglutide linked to lower predicted dementia risk(alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com)
498 points by randycupertino 59 days ago | 393 comments
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HN Discussion:
  • ~Questions whether benefits come from semaglutide itself or just weight loss/calorie reduction
  • ↓Criticizes the study as industry-funded biomarker research that doesn't reflect real clinical outcomes
  • ↑Enthusiastically endorses GLP-1 drugs based on personal or general health benefits
  • ↑Accepts findings as good news given diabetes is a known dementia risk factor
  • •Provides clarifying summary of what the study actually showed