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

JAMA 10.1001/jama.2026.3046

March 20, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT

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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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