https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-47370498
Above is a link to a news story through the week, surrounding a revolutionary treatment which delivers the drug directly to the brain.
Patients in the trial were either given the drug, which is administered via a "port" in the side of the head, or a dummy treatment (placebo). There are inevitably going to be counter arguments about the success of such trials of course.
I would be interested to hear your thoughts on this. This is a subject I know a great deal about sadly, as my Dad suffered from this from his early 40s. In fact, he may well have been the first person in Scotland to undergo the most innovative brain surgery techniques of the day in the 1970s.
I have series linked the two part documentary which is signposted at the end of the article and plan to watch that in the next week or so when I can find some time.
Let me know what you think about this article in the comments section below.
Have a great weekend.
Mark
I think this Is amazing for Parkinson sufferers also those with brain tumours and dementia. In our dementia class we are learning about the lack of dopamine causing dementia and also the link between Parkinson's and Lewy bodies dementia. To think they could produce a treatment for these illnesses is amazing. People have a fear of these illnesses but to know there could be a better treatment would give people some comfort. Interesting read.
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ReplyDeleteI watched this program was amazing. Medical science never ceases to amaze me. I also love the fact that people are risking a lot to potentially save future generations.
ReplyDeleteYes, and that’s sometimes the only way to see medical progression. I haven’t managed to catch up with the programme, but I’m earmarking the strike day on Wednesday to do so. Thanks for your comments Charlene.
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