Alarmist news reports suggesting Alzheimer's Disease can be transmitted between people.

[Hobie]

MOD NOTE: PLEASE READ THE REPLY TO THIS ARTICLE IN THE SECOND POST OF THIS THREAD before becoming alarmed or jumping to any conclusions. The information contained in the Alzheimer's research reported in the OP article here completely misses the truth in favor of sensationalism, and MSN has now quickly removed it. But for the reason given in post #2, this thread is being allowed to stand despite being incorrect in its reporting.

I almost couldnt believe this but my wife said it had to be something that was medically transmitted or a blood transfusion, and she wasn't far off...

"First-ever study finds that Alzheimer's Disease can be transmitted between people.

In a major discovery, scientists have presented the first evidence of Alzheimer's disease transmission in living individuals. A recent paper published in Nature Medicine sheds light on a remarkable case where Alzheimer's appears to have been medically acquired through the transmission of the amyloid-beta protein.

Typically considered a sporadic condition of late adult life or an inherited condition resulting from faulty genes, Alzheimer's disease has long remained a complex puzzle for researchers. However, this new study brings to the forefront a unique scenario, where the disease was seemingly transmitted through medical treatment.

The individuals in question had all received a type of human growth hormone known as cadaver-derived human growth hormone (c-hGH) during their childhood. This hormone was derived from pituitary glands harvested from deceased individuals and was employed to treat various causes of short stature. Remarkably, c-hGH was administered to at least 1,848 people in the UK between 1959 and 1985.

Read more in the full article at:

MSN

 

[mattfivefour]

Before anybody jumps to conclusions, the above-linked article no longer exists. Why? Let's dissect it: It is an example of sensationalist journalism and likely explains why the article has been removed. And for good reasons. Likely from complaints from the Alzheimer's Society who very quickly came out against the article. And likely also from feedback from the authors of this research.

Even though the linked MSN article has been removed, here is relevant and VERY important information that it contained, although the reporter buried it deep in the story:

"Professor John Collinge, the LEAD AUTHOR OF THE RESEARCH and Director of the UCL Institute of Prion Diseases, clarified, "THERE IS NO SUGGESTION WHATSOEVER THAT ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE CAN BE TRANSMITTED BETWEEN INDIVIDUALS DURING ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIFE OR ROUTINE MEDICAL CARE." He added that these cases were linked to a specific and discontinued medical treatment involving contaminated materials."​

Those LOUD bolded parts SHOULD have been put the beginning of the story. A poor journalist either choose sensationalism over fact or totally failed to understand the research itself. What was important for you and me and every other member of the public to understand was stated by Professor Jonathan Schott, a co-author and Chief Medical Officer at Alzheimer's Research UK ... "while these cases are highly unusual, they offer valuable insights into disease mechanisms that could be instrumental in understanding and treating Alzheimer's disease in the future."

I decided to approve this thread only because variations of this story have appeared on multiple sites, including a couple of science sites. Fortunately these other reports are far less sensational, although they do raise the specter of transmission between living persons ... despite the research report authors clearly starting that it is not possible.

As Dr. Gargi Banerjee, the first author of the study, stated: "We have found that it is possible for amyloid-beta pathology to be transmitted and contribute to the development of Alzheimer's disease." However, she emphasized that this transmission occurred only after repeated treatments with contaminated material, reiterating that ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE CANNOT BE ACQUIRED THROUGH CLOSE CONTACT OR ROUTINE CARE PROVISION."

So, I wanted all the facts out here so people will have them and NOT be alarmed.

 

[dwb]

Seeing this fake journalism makes me realize how easy the AC will be able to manipulate people after the rapture.

 

[Almost Heaven]

Start with the title "Alarmist". It is what we call FUD. Articles meant to cause Fear Uncertainty and Doubt

 

[mattfivefour]

Seeing this fake journalism makes me realize how easy the AC will be able to manipulate people after the rapture.

Start with the title "Alarmist". It is what we call FUD. Articles meant to cause Fear Uncertainty and Doubt

Absolutely true! This thread serves as a warning and an example of both.

 

[Andy C]

Every few months, ground breaking info comes out on Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia. All of them so far have been proven incorrect, or not effective.

Now we have transmitted through contact - my response, “mule fritters”.

 

[Amethyst]

It’s sad because these people and their families really suffer in these illnesses.
They get their hopes up just to have them dashed, for no reason.

 

[Andiamo]

These people and their families go through enough stress and pain without a bunch of fearful and/or untrue information out there.

 

[Cheeky200386]

MOD NOTE: PLEASE READ THE REPLY TO THIS ARTICLE IN THE SECOND POST OF THIS THREAD before becoming alarmed or jumping to any conclusions. The information contained in the Alzheimer's research reported in the OP article here completely misses the truth in favor of sensationalism, and MSN has now quickly removed it. But for the reason given in post #2, this thread is being allowed to stand despite being incorrect in its reporting.

I almost couldnt believe this but my wife said it had to be something that was medically transmitted or a blood transfusion, and she wasn't far off...

"First-ever study finds that Alzheimer's Disease can be transmitted between people.

In a major discovery, scientists have presented the first evidence of Alzheimer's disease transmission in living individuals. A recent paper published in Nature Medicine sheds light on a remarkable case where Alzheimer's appears to have been medically acquired through the transmission of the amyloid-beta protein.

Typically considered a sporadic condition of late adult life or an inherited condition resulting from faulty genes, Alzheimer's disease has long remained a complex puzzle for researchers. However, this new study brings to the forefront a unique scenario, where the disease was seemingly transmitted through medical treatment.

The individuals in question had all received a type of human growth hormone known as cadaver-derived human growth hormone (c-hGH) during their childhood. This hormone was derived from pituitary glands harvested from deceased individuals and was employed to treat various causes of short stature. Remarkably, c-hGH was administered to at least 1,848 people in the UK between 1959 and 1985.

Read more in the full article at:

MSN

That was the silliest title I’ve read all day. Thank you Adrian for correcting the fake news.

 

[KMendel]

Don't have to actually wait for the AC.......... the fake news on both sides is deluding many people right now.
It will be even more-so then, tho..........