Alzheimer's Disease Linked to Rare Transmission Through Medical Procedures

A groundbreaking study reveals Alzheimer's disease can be transmitted in rare cases through medical treatments involving contaminated growth hormone.

A recent study found that Alzheimer's disease can be transmitted through specific medical treatments, highlighting cases from the late 1950s to mid-1980s.
Five individuals developed Alzheimer's after receiving growth hormone treatments from cadavers, suggesting transmission through misfolded proteins.
The study, published in Nature Medicine, challenges the long-held belief that Alzheimer's is a non-infectious, chronic disease.
Experts emphasize that Alzheimer's cannot be transmitted through everyday contact or routine medical care, addressing public concerns.
The findings underscore the importance of stringent sterilization practices in medical procedures to prevent accidental transmission.