Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Arthritis Drugs Linked to Lower Odds of Alzheimer's

Arthritis Drugs Linked to Lower Odds of Alzheimer's: "People who take drugs called TNF blockers for rheumatoid arthritis may potentially reduce their odds of developing Alzheimer's disease, preliminary research suggests.
The use of TNF blockers was associated with a 55% lower risk of Alzheimer's disease in people with rheumatoid arthritis, says Richard C. Chou, MD, PhD, of Dartmouth Medical School in Lebanon, N.H."

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