There's no cure and there's no effective treatment for people suffering from Alzheimer's disease. But a recent study is offering a promising new method of slowing the progression of mild to moderate Alzheimer's. The Department of Veteran's Affairs sponsored the study, which involved more than 600 veterans who were given high doses of vitamin E. According to the Associated Press, this is the first time any treatment has been shown to alter the course of dementia at that stage. Dr. Tae Joon Lee is the Associate Professor of Family Medicine and Geriatric Fellowship Director at ECU's Brody School of Medicine. He's not directly involved with the study, but he is familiar with the treatment method and the risks of administering vitamin E in high doses.
For more information on the study, click: http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=1810379
