People who take acid reflux medications called proton pump inhibitors for four-and-a-half years or more may have a higher risk of dementia compared to people who do not take these medications, according to new research published in the August 9, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
Gilead and LEO link on STAT6 for inflammatory conditions
STAT6 is a transcription factor essential for IL-4 and IL-13 cytokine signalling, which are validated targets for Th2 mediated inflammatory conditions such as atopic dermatitis.