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ALZHEIMER’S BLOOD TEST AIDS EARLY DETECTION BUT LIMITATIONS Why in the News? A blood test for Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers, already cleared in the U.S. and available in India, can detect biological changes linked to the disease. However, experts caution that it is not a general screening test, particularly for people without symptoms. Science Behind Alzheimer’s …
Read MoreThe image represents key concepts in Neuroscience, including brain structure, neural communication, disorders, and applications, making it relevant for Science & Technology topics in UPSC GS Paper 3. The subject name is “Science & Technology – Neuroscience.”
Read MoreWhy in the News ? Gantenerumab, a groundbreaking drug, shows promise in treating Early-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease by targeting and reducing amyloid plaques in the brain. It offers potential relief by slowing cognitive decline, pending confirmation from ongoing clinical trials. Gantenerumab: The Promising New Drug Mechanism of Action: Gantenerumab works by targeting and reducing amyloid plaque …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Pune reports a surge in Guillain-Barré Syndrome cases, prompting intervention by the Union Health Ministry and Maharashtra’s Rapid Response Team. The condition, affecting muscle control and causing paralysis, has raised health concerns. Current Situation: Pune has reported 73 cases of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS). The Union Health Ministry has deployed a team …
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