Can we use radiation to treat Alzheimer's? Canadian pilot study finds improved cognition after CT scans

Results from a small pilot study found that patients who received repeated doses of low-dose radiation displayed an improvement in cognition, speech and movement, with some being able to share moments with family that they hadn’t been able to in years.

Among those who improved, one man was able to speak to his granddaughter on the phone and remember her name, read aloud signs that were posted on the wall, and clap and sing along at a concert. Another patient was described in the study as having detailed conversations with her family about her past.

“They had advanced Alzheimer's disease, and any kind of improvement is significant, especially the kinds of improvements that translate into an awareness of family members, interaction, bringing back memories, bringing back behaviours that were there before — these things are very important,” Freedman said. “And it really reflects on their quality of life. So I think that this is quite significant.

Despite animal research and case reports where patients with Alzheimer's improved after CT scan exposures, many remain sceptical, according to Jerry Cuttler, lead author of the Baycrest-Sunnybrook study and a nuclear engineer who has previously published several case reports following the progress of one patient with Alzheimer's who received radiation.

The mechanisms that may be involved are not fully understood, which is why more studies are needed, scientists say.

Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Military's diversity, inclusion efforts plagued by shortcomings: internal reviewAn internal Defence Department review completed last fall found significant problems and shortcomings in attempts to promote diversity and inclusion across the Canadian Armed Forces. Whatever happened to recruiting someone based on merit rather than race or gender? Now do the CTV news department demographic. Why are there not inclusion action groups to get white men into careers and companies run by “immigrants “ or dominated by women such as nursing and teaching … why is anti white and anti male racism so prevalent in Canada
Source: CTVNews - 🏆 1. / 99 Read more »

Military’s diversity, inclusion efforts plagued by shortcomings, internal review findsAn internal Defence Department review has found significant problems and shortcomings in attempts to promote diversity and inclusion across the Canadian Armed Forces like our country, the Canadian military is a pathetic joke Takes a certain type of individual to sign up for war. How about we accept that. I don't want a bunch of hashes with purses defending our countries interests. The military has only three functions: kill people, destroy stuff, and gather (and act on) intel. Kaedan, Janelle and Tucker, the diversity hires, are not fit for military service.
Source: globeandmail - 🏆 5. / 92 Read more »

Parents urge Canadian government to help evacuate children stuck in GazaGaza has been under blockade since 2007. The main point of exit is through Egypt, but only a limited number of people are allowed to leave at a time and they must apply weeks in advance
Source: nationalpost - 🏆 10. / 80 Read more »