Description
PlasmarkAD® Detect Alzheimer’s Disease Early
Alzheimer’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that gradually impairs brain function, affecting memory, cognitive abilities, and behavior. A new case of cognitive impairment is diagnosed every three seconds worldwide, with Alzheimer’s disease being the most common type. Among the population aged 65 and older, approximately one in nine is affected by this disease.
Symptoms and Development
Early symptoms are usually mild and may include short-term memory loss, difficulty performing familiar tasks, decreased social or work ability, and personality changes. As the disease progresses, symptoms gradually worsen, such as loss of direction, decreased language ability, and impaired judgment.
The Importance of Early Diagnosis
Early diagnosis is crucial for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Research shows that starting treatment early can significantly improve outcomes. Traditional diagnostic methods rely on memory tests and brain scans, which typically confirm the diagnosis only after obvious symptoms appear, potentially leading to irreversible damage.
PlasmarkAD®: A New Hope for Early Diagnosis
PlasmarkAD® is an innovative blood biomarker testing technology that identifies the risk of Alzheimer’s disease by analyzing specific proteins in blood samples, even before the disease becomes apparent. This technology has an accuracy rate of over 96%, based on high-throughput proteomics analysis and machine learning algorithms, which assess the patient’s risk of Alzheimer’s and categorize it into high, medium, and low levels.
Who Should Get Tested?
It is recommended that the following individuals consider undergoing blood tests for Alzheimer’s disease:
- Individuals aged 50 and above
- Individuals with a family history of cognitive impairment
- Individuals with high-risk factors for Alzheimer’s (such as stroke, hypertension, high blood sugar, high cholesterol)
- Individuals showing signs of suspected cognitive decline
Preventing Alzheimer’s Disease
Although there is no guaranteed way to prevent it, healthy lifestyle habits can reduce the risk:
- Balanced diet with plenty of fruits, vegetables, fish, and whole grains
- Regular exercise to maintain physical and mental health
- Good quality sleep
- Active participation in social activities to keep the brain engaged
- Control of hypertension, high blood sugar, and high cholesterol
Booking Process and Terms & Conditions:
- Customers will receive a confirmation email for successful payment after purchasing a health check-up plan from the Trinity Medical Centre online store. Trinity Medical Centre will contact customers during subsequent business hours/days to schedule the health check-up appointment. Customers may also contact us for an appointment after order confirmation (Tel: 2192 7022 or Email: tmc@trinitymedical.com.hk).
- This health check-up offer is exclusively available on Trinity Medical Centre’s online store and cannot be used with other promotions. It is non-transferable, non-refundable, and cannot be exchanged for full or partial cash value.
- The health check-up plan is valid at Trinity Medical Centre in Central, Causeway Bay, or Tsim Sha Tsui. The offer expires 90 days after the purchase. Customers must undergo the relevant examination on or before the expiration date; the offer becomes void after this date.
- For any inquiries, please call 2192 7022 or email tmc@trinitymedical.com.hk.
- All service users must present identification documents and a successful payment confirmation email during the registration at the centre to be eligible for the service.
- In case of any disputes, Trinity Medical Centre reserves the right of final decision.
