Exploring Lithium's Potential for Alzheimer's Treatment

This chapter examines a new study proposing lithium's potential benefits for Alzheimer's disease, highlighting its historical use in bipolar disorder treatment. It discusses observational evidence linking lithium use to reduced dementia incidences and explores the challenges of translating animal research into human trials. The conversation also addresses the funding hurdles faced in biomedical research, particularly for unpatentable drugs, and the ethical considerations of compassionate use for patients in need.