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. 2011 Jul 13;475(7355):S15.
doi: 10.1038/475S15a.

Perspective: prevention is better than cure

Sam Gandy  1
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Perspective: prevention is better than cure

Sam Gandy. Nature. .

Abstract

Attempts to reduce amyloid-β in the brain have yet to show clinical benefits. Starting treatment early is the best hope, says Sam Gandy.

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