“In this study we sought to find a set of circulating molecules in the blood of individuals who were cognitively normal that would allow us to predict who in the next several years will develop cognitive impairement or Alzheimer’s disease, and that is exactly what we found“
Dr. Federoff at Georgetown University published research in the journal Nature Medicine that identified 10 molecules in the blood that could be used to predict with at least 90% accuracy whether people went on to develop mild cognitive impairment or Alzheimer’s. It is the first study to show differences in biomarkers in the blood between those who went on to suffer the disease, and those who remained “cognitively normal”.
If you could get a test to see if Alzheimer’s was in your future would you? This leads to ethical implications of a test that could predict a disease that currently has no cure. What do you think about this? Would you get tested? much love.
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References:
The Current (episode March 12, 2014) http://www.cbc.ca/
Kaitlyn Roland 
I would get the test! My father has Alzheimer’s, but before anyone knew it he made several horrible financial decisions (gave away his entire retirement fund). I would want to know early so my wife could be prepared.
great thoughts about being prepared…
I don’t think I would want to know.
I go back and forth… it not only has implications for yourself, but children and family. I think it would have to be a “family” discussion/decision…
Yes it’s a bit of a tricky one!
Yes.