British scientists We have developed a blood test that can predict the development of Alzheimer's disease. This allows you to start taking preventative medication before the advent the first symptoms.
Alzheimer's disease
The honor of opening belongs researchers from Oxford University and King's College London, who were engaged in this issue for more than 10 years. During this time, scientists have identified 10 proteins whose presence in
blood test almost irrefutable evidence of imminent attack
Alzheimer . In theory, this gives science an opportunity to start clinical trials of new drugs for dementia in people who have not even sick to highlight the drug that stops the terrible disease in the bud.
According to the Secretary Health British government Jeremy Hunt, the test is "strong step forward". Charities that support individuals with Alzheimer . think that blood test able "a revolution in the development of new treatments illness. "
"Alzheimer's disease this terrible disorder, - says study author Professor Simon Lovstoun Oxford. - Although we regularly produce new drugs, they at least on a regular basis are useless. But there is a chance to win ailment If you start treatment before the first symptoms. Alzheimer's disease It begins to affect the brain many years before the patient is placed this diagnosis. In the treatment in this phase have a chance to prevent further the development of the disease. "
At the moment of Science There are no ways to diagnose Alzheimer's disease before the moment when it already clearly apparent. All the "miracle drugs", such as inhibitors of BACE and antiamiloidnyh agents gave no noticeable effect. (READ MORE)
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