Alzheimer's: Early Detection
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Researchers in Belgium have developed a test that can accurately predict Alzheimer’s disease.
The new test analyzes biomarkers in spinal fluid for a protein signature found in 90 per cent of people with a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease.The signatures were also found in 72 per cent of people with mild cognitive impairment, a disorder that often turns into Alzheimer’s.
“The research is very exciting,” said Tara Hildebrand, support and education co-ordinator for the Central Interior branch of the Alzheimer Society of B.C.“It’s not a cure, but it’s absolutely a way of looking for a diagnosis.”
Currently, the process of getting a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s involves extensive blood work, as well as body and brain scans to rule out all other related diseases, infections or illnesses that can mimic the symptoms of Alzheimer’s.
“Early detection is huge,” Hildebrand said, explaining early detection allows those at risk for Alzheimer’s to adjust their diets and exercise habits, hopefully resulting in a slower onset of the disease.“One of the main things the Alzheimer’s Society promotes is healthy body, healthy mind,” she said.“They can live a healthy life as long as they can.”
Read more: bclocalnews.com
The new test analyzes biomarkers in spinal fluid for a protein signature found in 90 per cent of people with a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease.The signatures were also found in 72 per cent of people with mild cognitive impairment, a disorder that often turns into Alzheimer’s.
“The research is very exciting,” said Tara Hildebrand, support and education co-ordinator for the Central Interior branch of the Alzheimer Society of B.C.“It’s not a cure, but it’s absolutely a way of looking for a diagnosis.”
Currently, the process of getting a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s involves extensive blood work, as well as body and brain scans to rule out all other related diseases, infections or illnesses that can mimic the symptoms of Alzheimer’s.
“Early detection is huge,” Hildebrand said, explaining early detection allows those at risk for Alzheimer’s to adjust their diets and exercise habits, hopefully resulting in a slower onset of the disease.“One of the main things the Alzheimer’s Society promotes is healthy body, healthy mind,” she said.“They can live a healthy life as long as they can.”
Read more: bclocalnews.com
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