The Problem of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
Creutzfeldt–Jakob disease (CJD) which was often called ‘mad cow disease’ in the popular media is a degenerative brain disease that is fatal. It has a number of similarities to Alzheimer’s disease as it starts with a rapid progress of memory problems; behavioural changes such as paranoia, obsessive-compulsive symptoms and psychosis; poor coordination and falls and visual disturbances. Later on the symptoms include dementia and involuntary jerky movements … [read more]
