Radiation treatment may alleviate symptoms of severe Alzheimer’s disease

  • A pilot study showed that treatment with a low dose of radiation in people with severe Alzheimer’s disease could improve quality of life.
  • The low dose of radiation causes a small amount of damage to molecules, which stimulates a cellular protective response that involves antioxidant production and damage repair.
  • Further studies are needed to determine the optimal range of radiation efficacy.

Written by Minseo Jeong on May 6, 2021

Fact checked by Rita Ponce, Ph.D.

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