A protein found in patients with arthritis could be used to reverse the mental decline suffered by people with Alzheimer’s, new research suggests.

The scientists found that people with rheumatoid arthritis may be protected against dementia because of their condition.

The findings could lead to new treatments for Alzheimer’s, which may arrive quicker than usual because a drug already exists to mimic a special protein found in the arthritis patients.

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To read more, see the full article. (The Scotsman. 23 Aug 2010)