A new study indicates that the brain changes that come with Alzheimer’s disease might be able to be detected earlier than what was once thought. Research from the University of Eastern Finland found that through the use of a multiomic approach, things like RNA, proteins, and phosphorylation levels could be detected very early in the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. The next step is to take this knowledge and transfer it to action. When this occurs, we will be able to take steps to help the people that we love who might develop this disease in the future.
While there has been a lot of research and advances in the field of chemical changes in the brain during Alzheimer’s disease, not much is currently known about the overall changes that take place. This study helped to illuminate some of this issue by letting us know more about the changes that take place in the brain when it comes to the chemical levels within the brain. The goal is that this knowledge will lead to further understanding of what Alzheimer’s is and what it does to the brain.
This data was acquired through a unique source. A biobank in Finland had acquired preserved brain tissue samples from individuals that had passed away and had suffered from Alzheimer’s disease. By looking at genome wide markers, researchers were able to get a much more complete look at what the disease had done within the brain. There are certainly moral issues associated with this sort of research, but it does appear that the research was done in a positive manner. Thankfully, the people who were examined in this study helped progress the understanding of Alzheimer’s in a noticeable way.
More data is needed before doctors will know whether this information can help with the early detection of Alzheimer’s. Biomarkers in spinal fluid and blood samples could potentially alert medical staff to the presence of the disease before other symptoms are present. As you might know, in many cases, if Alzheimer’s is detected early there are steps that can be taken to improve the quality of life for the person with dementia.
New research on the brain could help pave the way for better dementia treatment.
Researchers still have a lot to learn about this prevalent form of dementia. There is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease, and the more that we learn about it, the better our chances of someday arriving at a cure will be. Until then, it is important to take care of those that we love that might suffer from this disease and take steps to ensure that they have as high of a quality of life as possible.
If you have questions about caring for an elderly loved one with Alzheimer’s or any other form of dementia, be sure to get in touch with a care professional that you trust. If you’re located in the Bay Area, feel free to give us a call. We offer free consultations and can go over all of your options with you. You’re under no obligation and hopefully, we can help you get started in the right direction, whatever that might be for your unique situation.
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