Formula Predicts Alzheimer's Longevity
Researchers Develop Method to Predict How Long Alzheimer's Patients Will Live
"Tell me, doctor, how long do I have?"
That, says Gregory A. Jicha, MD, is the first question patients ask after receiving a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease.
Until now, the answer has largely been a guessing game. But Jicha and colleagues have developed a simple formula based on a patient's sex, age, and cognitive skills at the time of diagnosis to more accurately predict life expectancy.
"Having a better of idea of how long they will live will allow patients and families to better plan for the future," says Jicha, an assistant professor of neurology at the University of Kentucky in Lexington.
He presented his findings at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology.
Read more from webmd.com…
If you need help caring for a loved one in the Bradbury CA area, visit www.esangabriel.comforcare.com.
No comments:
Post a Comment