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plaque

[plak] / plæk /


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Food and Drug Administration approved two disease modifying drugs, lecanemab and donanemab, which work by clearing amyloid plaque buildup in the brain.

From Science Daily • May 20, 2026

His cause of death was atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, in which plaque builds up in arterial walls and can lead to a heart attack.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

His name still appears on a plaque in Brand’s office honoring the winners of what has become an annual poker tournament.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Arginine lowered amyloid plaque levels and reduced the amount of insoluble Aβ42 in the brain.

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

He shows her his name on the plaque from their state championship lacrosse win.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti




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