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Inverse Correlation Between Alzheimer's Disease and Cancer: Short Overview

The interplay between Alzheimer's disease (AD) and cancer suggests that susceptibility to one disease may offer protection against the other. Understanding the biological mechanisms and relationship between these two conditions could help address the unsolved challenges associated with both diseases. Factors such as chronic inflammation, age-related metabolic deregulation, and family history contribute to the common risk factors for both...

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