'The results indicate parallels between the evolution of Alzheimer’s and CJD, potentially boosting research into diagnostics and therapies to combat all forms of dementia.

The study examined eight people who had received the hormone as children but did not develop CJD. The scientists found that five of these patients showed symptoms consistent with early-onset Alzheimer’s.'

https://www.ft.com/content/745aa1e2-54fb-483b-9527-4c132f9a6aef