With Mayo Clinic health education outreach coordinator Angela Lunde

The decision to participate in clinical trials, studies, or experiments with new untested or unapproved remedies is a personal family choice.

Over the years, dozens, probably hundreds of 'miracle' treatments or cures for Alzheimer's have circulated in the media. And as many of you clearly stated, there remains no cure, and only a few "average" treatments.

I am thrilled that a small number of individuals appear to have had some benefit with the Enbrel treatment in question. I hope you continue to share your experiences. I do not advocate the study be stopped, I simply wish that the publicity and attention would be reserved until a clearer pattern of outcomes is determined.

You see, this is exactly the kind of premature hype that most often becomes yet another loss and disappointment for undeserving families. Having said that, I hope a year from now we have seen enough positive outcomes to truly celebrate! My best to all the families.

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