Alzheimer’s Society comment on University of Sunderland research into non thermal near infra-red light and improved cognitive function
Published 25 January 2008
A treatment that reverses the effects of dementia rather than just temporarily halting its symptoms could change the lives of the hundreds of thousands of people who live with dementia.
Non-thermal near infra-red treatment for people with dementia is a potentially interesting technique. We look forward to further research to determine whether it could help improve cognition in humans. Only then can we begin to investigate whether near infra-red could benefit people with dementia.
Dr Susanne Sorensen
Head of research
Alzheimer's Society
