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raineealexis posted an update in the group Alzheimer’s Disease Advocate Network
AD is a difficult condition to treat not only because of the many potential causes but also because detection and progress tracking is nearly impossible. This new technique being developed may deconstruct this problem by giving providers another way to monitor neural pathways.
A new study indicates the possibility to monitor the progression of Alzheimer's disease by monitoring major brain antioxidant levels using noninvasive techniques — ScienceDailyIn a breakthrough human study, anti-oxidant, glutathione (GSH), which protects the brain from stress, has been found to be significantly depleted in Alzheimer’s patients compared to normal subjects. As GSH is a very important anti-oxidant that protects the brain from free radicals, the findings give us another measure to use when diagnosing potential for the advancement of Alzheimer’s disease or recognizing those that are in the throes of Alzheimer’s advancement.
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Eric Drew posted an update in the group Alzheimer’s Disease Advocate Network
How two experimental Alzheimer's drugs reverse agingNew research in mice reveals the molecular and genetic mechanisms through which two Alzheimer’s drug candidates can reverse aging in general. -
Eric Drew posted an update in the group Alzheimer’s Disease Advocate Network
Good resource for finding memory care facilities!
Find Memory Care Options Near YouAbout seven in 10 adults over 65 will require long-term care at some point in their lives, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. And according to some estimates, close to 68 percent of older adults in residential care or nursing homes have some degree of cognitive impairment. That means that their … -
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Liza posted an update in the group Alzheimer’s Disease Advocate Network
Hi everyone. Does anybody know if this blood test to see if someone has Alzheimer’s work? If so, does anyone know where to get the test? I live in San Jose CA. Thanks!
Blood test could detect Alzheimer's up to 16 years before symptoms begin – CNNThe new test looks at a protein found in the blood, that shows brain damage. An increase of this protein indicates brain damage, even before any other symptoms appear.-
Hey Liza! From other literature I read, it seems this blood screening test is still being tested to see how well it correlates with the many types of AD but at this time can not replace current screening methods.
Sorry I don’t have a better resource, the study of AD is in real need of answers!
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Thank you so much for your reply. It explains why I haven’t found any place that does the test 🙂 Have a great day!
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raineealexis posted an update in the group Alzheimer’s Disease Advocate Network
Alzheimer's vaccine aims to cut dementia in half, may see human trialsA study outlines advances in research that could lead to a successful vaccine for Alzheimer’s, a fatal brain disease. Trials in animals may pave the way for human trials, according to researchers.-
Thank you Rainee for posting this! This is very exciting news and something that every family with Alzheimer’s in their history should follow!
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