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Would you take a test that diagnosed Alzheimer's years in advance?
Posted on 4/9/14 at 3:29 am
Posted on 4/9/14 at 3:29 am
One may be on the horizon. LINK
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Researchers have already identified genetic risk factors that give some people higher odds of one day contracting Alzheimer's. The new studies are different: They propose that certain "biomarkers" of the disease may be detectable after it has begun to affect the brain, but before symptoms have become apparent.
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Posted on 4/9/14 at 3:44 am to Jim Rockford
Yes. Preparation is good for yourself and the family.
Posted on 4/9/14 at 4:08 am to Jim Rockford
Who wouldn't?
Posted on 4/9/14 at 4:52 am to Oxford
There's an analog situation for Huntington's disease. Incurable, if a parent has it, the child has a 50-50 chance. There's a test for it, some children opt for the test, others don't.
Posted on 4/9/14 at 5:40 am to Jim Rockford
I would, yes
Posted on 4/9/14 at 5:59 am to Jim Rockford
Uh, what was the question again?
Posted on 4/9/14 at 6:11 am to Layabout
Weak.
Posted on 4/9/14 at 6:43 am to Jim Rockford
quote:
Yes. Preparation is good for yourself and the family.
Posted on 4/9/14 at 7:23 am to Jim Rockford
seeing how my mother in law was diagnosed around the age of 50 with alzheimers, i am sure my wife would
Posted on 4/9/14 at 7:28 am to Jim Rockford
Will insurance company hold results against you?
Posted on 4/9/14 at 7:31 am to Jim Rockford
I would. My grandfather had it and as it came upon me he got slowly robbed by scumbag family members. I would want to protect myself for the sake of my family even if it was from my family.
Posted on 4/9/14 at 7:32 am to Jim Rockford
Yes because there are actually drugs and nutrients out there that have been shown to reduce the risk of Alzheimer's and possibly delay it a little longer.
The earlier you know the better.
The earlier you know the better.
Posted on 4/9/14 at 7:44 am to Dr. Shultz
Argument is kind of like knowing the day that you die.
It's coming and not much can be done about it.
Similar to Alzheimer's. Not a lot in the way of treatment. Just band aids really.
I guess I would take the test.
It's coming and not much can be done about it.
Similar to Alzheimer's. Not a lot in the way of treatment. Just band aids really.
I guess I would take the test.
Posted on 4/9/14 at 8:02 am to LSU alum wannabe
anytime you forget anything, you'd think "oh shite, must be early Alzheimer's!" Sounds like it'd be pretty rough to get diagnosed early
Posted on 4/9/14 at 8:03 am to TheIndulger
Good luck getting medical coverage if you test positive.
Posted on 4/9/14 at 9:13 am to Jim Rockford
I don't see the point in knowing unless there is a cure or if early detection helps in prevention.
Posted on 4/9/14 at 9:18 am to dewster
Yes, my Mom had it along with my grandmaw on my Dad's side.
Posted on 4/9/14 at 9:25 am to Jim Rockford
Pretty sure I have early stage, so I don't really care to know the truth
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