The cure for arthritis stop Alzheimer's

British scientists have found that a popular remedy for arthritis retards the development of Alzheimer's disease during the six-month period. To achieve this effect the drug should be stabbing each week.

treatment of Alzheimer's disease

Researchers University of Southampton found that daily injections of drugs Arthritis etanercept   able slow down for awhile development disease Alzheimer's . This medication is usually used autoimmune weekly to relieve symptoms of arthritis. But he was, as it turned out, does not dementia to develop further and progress.

Although the pilot study was attended by only 41 people, the authors believe that if more extensive the tests will be reached a similar result. As the author of the study Professor Clive Holmes, scientists have precisely those indicators for which originally hoped, and they even exceeded expectations. No other drug did not give such remarkable effect in combating Alzheimer .

Study participants injections were given either etanercept . or saline injections over six months. Then we all appreciated working memory, ability to perform daily activities and behavior. results We have shown that taking etanercept slowed down the development of symptoms of Alzheimer's disease patients, and their state is not changed. But in the placebo group, It was noted worsening of symptoms.

Etanercept works by penetration protein TNF-alpha, which is released by cells in the blood as immune response to inflammation. Previously, Professor Holmes and his team have shown that the presence in the blood of patients with dementia, a higher dose of of the active protein, their health deteriorated quickly. (READ MORE)

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