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- University of Hong Kong researchers found nitrogen-containing bisphosphonate use linked to lower dementia risk in older adults.
- The observational study analyzed 121,492 adults aged 60 or older.
- Bisphosphonate users showed a 16% lower Alzheimer’s disease risk than non-users.
- Their risk was 24% lower compared with users of other osteoporosis drugs.
- Authors noted the Chinese-only sample and lack of baseline cognitive testing limit generalizability, recommending clinical trials.