Researching Alzheimer’s
One Step Closer to a Cure for Alzheimer’s
Finding a cure for Alzheimer’s would be the answer to many prayers. However, researchers are a long way off. There have been some major advancements that have helped though. There are some new drugs that are being tested that could provide a huge benefit to those seniors suffering with the disease. More information on current research is provided in the list below.
1. More than 5 million seniors in the US have Alzheimer’s and many of these cases are severe, resulting in the loss of daily functions.
2. As the population continues to age, the number of people that will be affected by Alzheimer’s will also be on the rise. Currently, a senior in the US develops Alzheimer’s every 70 seconds. This is expected to become every 33 seconds in the next decade.
3. Those who are researching early detection of the disease say they are on the road to substantial advances.
4. Alzheimer’s drugs are now being used on many senior patients. The medication focuses on amyloid, which is a protein that clumps in the brain of those with the disease.
5. Researchers are optimistic that once an anti-amyloid drug is perfected, the disease could be stopped in its tracks. It will also allow the disease to be detected by using scanning technology.
6. Currently, there is no national plan aimed at researching the disease. Not enough funding and lack of researchers is the reason more progression has not yet been made.
7. Researchers have a goal of perfecting medications and learning much more about this debilitating disease.
Source: Consumer Healthday
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