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Researchers Tested Herpes Drugs for Alzheimer’s. It Backfired - Gizmodo

Researchers Tested Herpes Drugs for Alzheimer’s. It Backfired - Gizmodo

People given the herpes medication valacyclovir actually experienced worse cognitive decline than those given a placebo.

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Once again, the pursuit of narrow pharmaceutical solutions to health crises underlines the capitalist tragedy: prioritize profit over comprehensive public health approaches. This failure in treating Alzheimer’s through antivirals isn’t just a scientific setback; it's a damning critique of a system that neglects societal and preventative measures, favoring instead the elusive blockbuster drug. Let's redirect our outrage and resources towards dismantling the root causes of disease within our broken system, rather than expecting big pharma to deliver miracles.

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