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DPP-4 inhibitors offer stroke prevention and cognitive advantages, particularly in patients with renal impairment.
DPP-4 inhibitors may be considered for patients at risk of stroke and cognitive decline.
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DPP-4 inhibitors, which increase endogenous GLP-1 levels, offer stroke prevention and cognitive advantages, particularly in patients with renal impairment.
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A comprehensive review of the multisystem benefits of antidiabetic drugs in aging beyond glycemic control
Fatema Tuz Zohora et al. · Translational Medicine of Aging · 2025
DOI 10.1016/j.tma.2025.08.005
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