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Sirtuin1 May Lead to New Drug Treatment Options to Fight Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer's disease, along with other neurological disorders, can be a debilitating condition that leads to disability for many individuals. Learning and memory can be greatly affected. It can lead to individuals being unable to work and unable to perform typical daily functions. When this happens, the sufferer may require Social Security disability benefits to address monthly financial needs.

Researchers have found that Sirtuin1 may lead to new drug treatment options to fight Alzheimer's, along with other types of neurological diseases. A protein in the human body that is encoded by the Sirtuin1 (SIRT1) gene can help boost memory and learning abilities.

In addition, SIRT1 is found to directly help regulate normal brain function, which indicates the possibility of being a therapeutic target in treating the central nervous system.

With this new finding, researchers may now be able to better target treatment options for those suffering from Alzheimer's disease.

Issues with memory are one of the hallmark symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. Listed below are some of the key signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's disease:

• Frequently forgetting things;
• Forgetting how to do things that you have done many times before;
• Difficulty learning new things;
• Repeating stories or phrases in a single conversation; and
• Difficulty keeping track of what happens in a day.

If you or someone you love and care for suffers from Alzheimer's disease or any other neurological disease, you may qualify for Social Security disability benefits. Contact a disability attorney who can help you determine eligibility.

The Ft. Lauderdale Social Security disability lawyers at the Law Offices of LaVan & Neidenberg have experience with cross-examining medical and vocational experts and take time when speaking with you about your case. Call us today at 1-888-234-5758 for a FREE legal consultation. There is NO OBLIGATION to hire our firm and there are NO FEES unless one of our trained disability lawyers wins your case.