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- Study location: University of Sunderland
- Creator: Dr. Gordon Dougal
- Delivers low level infrared light
- Believed to stimulate brain cell growth
- Human clinical trials beginning this summer
- Infrared therapy 1st developed to treat cold sores
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The Alzheimer's helmet is a system that transmits infrared light, which researchers believe can stimulate brain cell growth.BBC News: Alzheimer's helmet therapy hope (January 25, 2008)
There is hope that the Alzheimer's helmet will be a form of treatment for Alzheimer's disease, which to this day has no cure.
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About Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's disease is a neurodegenerative disease that is the most common cause of dementia. The disease acts by killing brain cells, which results in cognitive impairment and memory loss. However, while there is no cure for Alzheimer's disease at this time, if the Alzheimer's helmet actually stimulates brain cell growth, a treatment may be in the near future.
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Alzheimer's Helmet Questions
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