The Next of Alzheimer’s in The Future

Rifah Maulidya
ILLUMINATION’S MIRROR
4 min readMay 9, 2024

Understanding how an electrode chip can be a groundbreaking medical development in one of the Dementia types

Photo by Robina Weermeijer on Unsplash

When was the last time you forgot where you put your home’s key? Or imagine what if you could not recognize your family, address, or even your name? Who am I? We don’t realize it, but this always happens in our daily lives. But don’t forget who you are. You might lose your key. Or, you might forget where you put your glasses, even when they are on your head.

For millions of people, this is the most common disease. It’s Alzheimer’s disease, one of the most common dementia conditions. It’s still mysterious and has a big impact. Recently, people recognized Neuralink as an AI chip. Elon Musk invented it, and it combines with human consciousness. Researchers have argued about the effectiveness and the risk. Could it unlock Alzheimer’s? In this article, we’ll discuss Neuralink’s goal against Alzheimer’s. We’ll also examine its future potential.

The Alzheimer’s Disease In General

Alzheimer’s is now one of the most common diseases. It has affected millions worldwide and become an enemy for some. As I said before, Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder. It decreases thinking and memory. In the end, it destroys the ability to carry out simple tasks. In China, this has been the most common type of dementia. It affects the elderly and also occurs at a younger age.

This has become a challenge. Many people don’t know the traits of Alzheimer’s disease. They ignore it when they forget something that happened. If we let it happen and ignore it, Alzheimer’s is more likely. It disrupts memory and reduces thinking awareness.

Brain-chip from Neuralink which was tested for the first time on humans. Published on Sky News

How Does Neuralink Work?

Neuralink was invented to answer the challenge. It is a pioneering project. It aims to use the harmony of tech and human smarts. An innovative brain-computer interface (BCI) forms the basis of it. This BCI will link our brains with computers through neural pathways. These pathways have brain sensors. Neuralink’s method is unique. It involves decoding nerve signals that use impulse patterns for communication. It transmits information through electrodes attached to brain neurons. This makes it possible for people to control computers with thought.

A chip is implanted in the patient’s head. It doesn’t use traditional surgery to avoid many risks. Instead, it uses a surgical robot. Last year, a patient with quadriplegia from a neck injury (ALS) volunteered and he was the first to get the chip. The implantation process uses a surgical robot, and until now, research on Neuralink is still ongoing.

💡Ethical Consideration and Regulation: Along with the development of Neuralink, it’s important to achieve the balance of solution and advancement of innovation with careful implementation to the patient. Strict safety protocols and collaboration with medical experts play pivotal roles in making sure that this technology can be used directly by the patient.

Neuralink’s Hope for Alzheimer’s Suffers in Asia

In Asia, Alzheimer’s is becoming more common. Neuralink is pioneering there and offers great promise. Neuralink made this chip with help from top health institutions and research facilities. The chip has big hopes for the future. It’s especially for Alzheimer’s sufferers. It aims to restore their memory and communication. This technology can restore thinking and enable clear communication. It can help those with Alzheimer’s to become independent and have a better life.

Neuralink’s first focus is actually to create a tool that can transfer thoughts into actions displayed on a computer like in the iBoy movie. The organization explores the limits of what’s possible. Neuralink can also be used to help people with diseases such as Alzheimer’s. This is due to neuroscience, computation, and artificial intelligence. This creates chances for discoveries. They would forever change many parts of human life.

What’s We Have Discovered So Far?

Neuralink is currently being tested both clinically and in terms of safety in use. This could of course be a treatment solution for Alzheimer’s in Asia. This stands as proof of how high human creativity and desire can reach. Advanced technology will redefine what people can do. It combines the human mind and artificial intelligence. Still, the FDA has not yet approved implanting the chip in Alzheimer’s sufferers’ heads. But, it holds promise to help them recover from the disease and boost brain neurons.

“Imagine if Stephen Hawking could communicate faster than a speed typist or auctioneer. That is the goal,” — Elon Musk

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Rifah Maulidya
ILLUMINATION’S MIRROR

A person who is interested in AI, robotics, and CS. Learning 1% lessons everyday for 99% good results in the next days.