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Rapid cognitive improvement in Alzheimer's disease following perispinal etanercept administration

Jan 9, 2008 - 5:56 pm (edited on Jan 9, 2008 05:56 pm)
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Posted by Mr. Aaron Poffenberger

Abstract:Substantial basic science and clinical evidence suggests that excess tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha) is centrally involved in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease. In addition to its pro-inflammatory functions, TNF-alpha has recently been recognized to be a gliotransmitter that regulates synaptic function in neural networks. TNF-alpha has also recently been shown ...

Statins may help prevent Alzheimer's (Reuters)

Aug 27, 2007 - 7:36 pm
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Posted by Jay Drayer

(WASHINGTON) Reuters Mon Aug 27, 4:33 PM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Statin drugs may help prevent the brain damage that leads to Alzheimer's disease, U.S. researchers reported on Monday. Their study, published in the journal Neurology, bolsters a growing body of research that suggests the popular cholesterol-lowering drugs may reduce the risk of Alzheimer's. Most studies have simply com...