Today in the news

[Izzy]

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/sci...-may-be-caught-through-medical-accidents.html

I'm just listening to an interview about this on Radio Scotland. A professor from a research institution in Australia is saying the risk is very small. He thinks it's important regarding research but not something people should be worrying about.

 

[jeany123]

Sorry Izzy I didn't see this, I just posted a similar one just delete mine if you want xx

 

[mojo1943]

'Transmittable Alzheimer's' concept raised

People may be able to contract Alzheimer's during certain medical procedures in the same way as the brain disease CJD, say researchers.

Contaminated surgical instruments or injections, such as human growth hormone, may pose a rare but potential risk, they speculate in Nature.

The theoretical hunch comes from post-mortem brain studies in eight patients.

The UK experts stress that their findings are inconclusive and do not mean Alzheimer's is infectious.

People cannot catch Alzheimer's from coming into contact with other people with the condition.

maybe this is the item - last sentance important..mo43

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-34184470

 

[Izzy]

Sorry Izzy I didn't see this, I just posted a similar one just delete mine if you want xx

Thanks Jeany. I've duplicated yours to save confusion. x