To Screen or Not To Screen" delves into the complex and deeply personal dilemma of early Alzheimer's disease screening. Imagine a test that could reveal your brain's future, decades before symptoms appear. Would you take it? This episode confronts the anxieties and potential benefits of such knowledge, particularly for those with a family history of dementia.
Doctors Andy Lazarus and Alan Rot join host Jen Fink to dissect the realities of early screening. They discuss the limitations of current medical training on dementia, and the potential for false positives. False positives can lead to a psychological burden of a pre-symptomatic diagnosis. They challenge the notion that early detection automatically leads to effective interventio. By questioning the efficacy of current treatments and the influence of pharmaceutical companies, we might deliver better outcomes.
They stress lifestyle changes. These are critical. Purpose in life is important. Open talks are needed. Discuss end-of-life care. This episode urges listeners to think. Consider early screening's true value. Prioritize holistic brain health. Take proactive approaches.
Our Guests:
Dr. Andy Lazris & Dr. Alan Roth
Dr. Andy Lazris and Dr. Alan Roth have over 75 years of experience in medicine between them. In their new book, A RETURN TO HEALING, they draw on their expertise in primary care to unravel the complexities of the modern health care system. Through a wealth of patient stories and meticulous research, they dig into the roots of American health care challenges and seek its cure.
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