“This is a decisive step on the way to tailored therapy adapted to each individual affected person and their disease.”
As for Mr. M, he was eventually diagnosed with a language functions disease, which is a semantic variant of primary progressive aphasia. He was placed in intensive therapy, which allowed him to compensate for his struggles and continue working as a career salesman for eight years following his diagnosis.
And according to Schroeter, the story of patient Mr. M only underscores the success of this study.
“Even if the course of these diseases progresses, those affected in the early stages of the disease can continue to work and manage their daily lives with support. This is why early diagnosis and individual adaptation of therapy measures are crucial.”
To read the study’s complete findings, visit the link here.
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