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health1 year ago

"Link Between Hormone Treatment and Transmitted Alzheimer's Uncovered"

A study published in Nature Medicine has found evidence linking cadaver-derived human growth hormone (c-hGH) treatment to the development of Alzheimer's disease, marking the first direct connection between a specific medical treatment and the illness. Researchers at University College London (UCL) discovered that c-hGH, no longer used due to safety concerns, can increase levels of the amyloid-beta protein in the brain, a hallmark of Alzheimer's. While the study only identified a small number of patients affected, it raises concerns about potential risks associated with certain medical treatments and suggests the need for further research to confirm these findings.

via NDTV|
#alzheimers-disease#amyloid-beta-protein#growth-hormone-treatment
health1 year ago

"Link Between Medical Procedures and Alzheimer's Uncovered in Groundbreaking Study"

A study published in Nature Medicine by researchers from University College London (UCL) has linked growth hormone treatments to the development of Alzheimer’s disease, specifically through a now-obsolete form of growth hormone extracted from the pituitary glands of deceased people. The study found that repeated treatments with contaminated material led to greater amounts of amyloid-beta protein in the brain, resulting in symptoms of dementia and early-onset Alzheimer’s in some patients. While the transmission of Alzheimer’s disease through medical procedures is rare and specific to this outdated treatment, the findings emphasize the importance of preventing accidental transmission via other medical or surgical procedures in the future.

via Yahoo News|
#alzheimers-disease#amyloid-beta#growth-hormone-treatment
health1 year ago

"Uncovering Rare Cases: Alzheimer's Transmission Through Medical Procedures Decades Ago"

A study from the University College London has found evidence that Alzheimer’s disease can be transmitted through specific medical treatments, particularly growth hormone extracted from deceased individuals. The study identified cases where patients who received this treatment as children developed symptoms of dementia and were diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. The researchers emphasized that Alzheimer’s disease cannot be transmitted through routine medical care or daily life activities, and the transmission occurred due to repeated treatments with contaminated material. While this type of transmission is rare, the findings underscore the importance of preventing accidental transmission through medical procedures and ensuring thorough sterilization of surgical instruments.

via Fox News|
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health1 year ago

"Link Between Medical Procedure and Transmitted Alzheimer's Cases Revealed"

Researchers are investigating whether a discontinued medical procedure used on children with growth-related disorders may have transmitted amyloid plaques, leading to the development of Alzheimer's disease in some patients. The study suggests that under certain circumstances, Alzheimer's could be transmitted from one person to another, similar to past cases of Creutzfeldt–Jakob disease transmission. While there is no evidence that Alzheimer's can be casually transmitted between individuals, the findings emphasize the need to review measures to prevent accidental transmissions via other medical and surgical procedures. Further research is needed to understand how contamination with amyloid proteins could progress to disease, and to explore the possibility of iatrogenic transmission of Alzheimer's disease through other means.

via Medical News Today|
#alzheimers-disease#amyloid-plaques#growth-hormone-treatment