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Newest in this topic

  1. The effect of glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists on cognition: A systematic review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses 2026-01-30
  2. Interventions to delay functional decline in people with dementia: a systematic review of systematic reviews 2016-04-27

Studies

2 studies carry this tag.

Date range

2016 to 2026

Top journals

  • BMJ open 1
  • Journal of affective disorders 1

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  1. The effect of glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists on cognition: A systematic review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses

    ✓ Peer-reviewed alzhub usefulness score 71 out of 100. Journal of affective disorders 2026-01-30 Drug development

    GLP-1 RAs positively affect cognitive function in AD patients with T2DM.

  2. Interventions to delay functional decline in people with dementia: a systematic review of systematic reviews

    ✓ Peer-reviewed alzhub usefulness score 76 out of 100. BMJ open 2016-04-27 Treatments

    Healthcare professionals should ensure that people with dementia are encouraged to exercise and that primary carers are trained and supported to provide safe and effective care for the person with dementia.

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