Propofol and insulin may reduce cognitive decline in older age

2026-01-07T13:30:24

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New research from the University of Illinois suggests that widely used drugs, including propofol and intranasal insulin, could help protect ageing brains from memory decline and postoperative cognitive impairment.

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