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Although preliminary research looks "interesting", doctors caution against getting hopes up too soon about the effect that the arthritis drug Enbrel could have on Alzheimer's Disease. 
 
In a small study, Alzheimer patients received injections of Enbrel in the back of their necks, and some improvement was seen. However the study was not randomized and controlled so results are not scientifically sound. 
 
Further research would be required, and attention paid to potential serious side effects.

Caution urged in Alzheimer's study

Los Angeles Times - 6/26/2006 3:02 AM

Reports of success in treating Alzheimer's disease using injections of the arthritis drug Enbrel have sparked hope among Alzheimer's patients and their families — and some concern among physicians.
 
A recent study reported improvement in cognitive symptoms among 15 Alzheimer's patients who received weekly injections of Enbrel for six months. But doctors not involved in the research say the publicity surrounding it could lead Alzheimer's patients or their family members to believe Enbrel is a proven treatment for the disease when the study actually reflects interesting, but preliminary, research
 
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