Question

17) Based on your understanding of radioactive isotopes and Alzheimer's disease, what might occur with the use of radioactive isotopes when diagnosing this brain disease?

Answer 1

It may results in emission of ionizing radiation in the brain( if in high doses) damaging the brain cells aggravating the health condition of the subject.

Generally, exposure of the brain to high dose of ionizing radiations from radioactive isotopes during radiation therapy (RT) for Alzheimer diseases leads to Neuro -degeneration resulting in further causing dementia and destruction of the microscopic tissues of the brain This aggravated Alzheimer diseases. However, relatively low exposure to radiation had been also suggested to cure this same neurological condition by promoting regeneration of the Gila cells. The latter cells insulate and protect the neurons from beta Amyloid imbalances and fluctuation

Therefore, medical diagnosis with radioactive isotopes may cause brain damage from radioactive emission, if apply in high doses. The high dosage can damage to the brain cells and aggravating the health condition of the subject.

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Answer 2

It could cause more cellular damage, worsening the condition.

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More recent research have suggested radioactive isotopes emit radioactive radiation doses, regardless of how relatively low the emissions may be, have the ability to trigger some molecular changes that are linked to cognitive dysfunction. Hence, the mounting evidence that suggests that exposure to ionizing radiation from radioactive isotopes might ultimately lead to the development of Alzheimer's disease. Thus, using this could worsen the condition of Alzheimer's and cause more damage to the brain.