From the Harvard aging brain study, greater amyloid deposits in brain were seen in individuals with LOW BMI (thin folks). However, those that were APOE4 carriers (increased risk with each APOE4 mutation you carry), NORMAL BMI (normal weight) was associated with greater amyloid burden in brains.
Amyloid at high levels is toxic to our brains.
Journal of Alzheimer's Disease June 18 2016
Showing posts with label Alzheimer's Disease PET diagnosis assistance. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Alzheimer's Disease PET diagnosis assistance. Show all posts
Sunday, June 11, 2017
Sunday, June 17, 2012
Double Edged Sword: AMYVID
Amyvid ( florbetapir F18 Injection) was approved by the FDA on April 10th for the imaging of amyloid using positron emission tomography (PET) in adults being evaluated for Alzheimer's disease. The problems : what constitutes a definitively abnormal scan ? If a scan reveals significant amyloid burden, then what ? CSF biomarkers can aid the neurological exam and establish a diagnosis with better than ever sensitivity, but then what ? As we have no definitive cure for the disease......stay tuned as hope is on the horizon !
PS. This test is not currently covered by Medicare...cost to consumer $3000.00
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