Alzheimer's drug 'can reverse language problems'
21 July 2008
 A new treatment for Alzheimer's could improve a patient's language skills, according to research. The study focuses on the effects of an immune-based treatment using anti-tumour necrosis factor–alpha (TNF-alpha) and is published in the BMC Neurology medical journal.A video by the researchers has also been revealed, which shows an improvement in patient's language "within minutes" of using the new treatment.TNF-alpha regulates the neural impulses in the brain and it is claimed that increased levels can prevent Alzheimer's interfering with the regulation.The drug could reverse the "disrupted neural communication" that is experienced by Alzheimer's sufferers, according to the researchers.Edward Tobinick, the lead author of the study, said that the study presents a "compelling" need for "further investigation"."In addition, family members, independent neurologists, and other independent observers have confirmed the clinical, cognitive, and behavioural improvement noted," he added.Scientists in Singapore recently claimed that drinking two cups of tea a day can reduce the risk of dementia, the Daily Mail reported.  © Adfero Ltd
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