New Kerala.com is reporting a recent study by Washington University which states that an earlier diagnosis is preferred by patient with dementia. The study indicated that over 50% of physicians are reluctant to give the dementia diagnosis. Preconceived notions about the reception of the diagnosis may have led doctors in the past to hold back the news. But as it turns out patients and their care givers prefer to know as soon as possible as it helps with making the changes and adjustment necessary for this type of diagnosis.
A article released today, by ScienceDaily, states that early diagnosis is getting easier. The use of Positron Emission Tomography has increased the medical professions ability to determine and detect an early loss of the brain’s glucose utilization. Glucose is what the brain uses to fuel it’s activities.
This will be extremely important in the effort to time correct intervention techniques. Alzheimer’s Disease, which can result in a form of dementia, currently effects 5 million people. That number is looking to triple by 2050.
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