Lithium for Alzheimer Disease—Pilot Study Sets the Stage for Larger Trials

This Medical News story discusses recent research about the possible use of lithium as an Alzheimer disease treatment, including a pilot clinical trial in people with mild cognitive impairment.

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JAMA
Published
2026-03-20
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https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2026.3046
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Bipolar Disorder and Treatment
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Lithium for Alzheimer Disease—Pilot Study Sets the Stage for Larger Trials

Rita Rubin
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Lithium for Alzheimer Disease—Pilot Study Sets the Stage for Larger Trials

Rita Rubin
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This Medical News story discusses recent research about the possible use of lithium as an Alzheimer disease treatment, including a pilot clinical trial in people with mild cognitive impairment.

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Bipolar Disorder and Treatment
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