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louise connolly MD's avatar

Of course, Zeus is not a done deal. I've only read the press release. But perhaps picking CKD patients with CV disease is just the wrong patient population. They may be just too sick to benefit. Or maybe the true target is IL-1.

I doubt this but timewill tell.

louise connolly MD's avatar

Noncontrast CT (Caristo, FDA approved) is a cheaper technology. It could screen Apo E4 carriers for NONSPECIFIC brain inflammation in targeted areas. You Ca+PLA2 AA Pet could then be used in a more specific fashion. At least that's my thinking.

louise connolly MD's avatar

Well reasoned, well written. It reminds me of Eric Topol's recent comments concerning IL-6 inhibition and pinpointing where the inflammation is taking place. For the coronary arteries, FAI (fat attenuation index) applied to a non contrast CT could be used. If the coronary periarterial fat were inflamed, IL-6 blockade might work better. Could FAI be developed for the brain?

Hussein Yassine's avatar

Thanks!

We are developing PET imaging to see PUFA metabolism in the brain

Terri Orf's avatar

Layman here…EPA is good, DHA is not good?

Hussein Yassine's avatar

Not really

Both are good but not as supplements

Its how the body makes and breaks them what matters

And a good whole diet with exercise helps the metabolism of these omega3s