Woman Donated Her Brain to Science—Alzheimer's Experts Shocked by Discovery
For 10 years, a woman with Down syndrome defied what many scientists believed to be an inevitability. Despite carrying the neuropathological hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease—amyloid beta plaques and ...
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New test could detect Alzheimer’s sign a decade before it shows up on brain scans
There is no known cure for Alzheimer’s, but certain medications can help slow the cognitive decline that’s characteristic of the disease. Cognitive assessments, brain scans and blood tests are ...
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Developing faster, cheaper, and higher quality brain scans for dementia diagnosis
Professor Parker’s project will test a special ultra-fast type of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan originally designed for diagnosing brain tumours and apply it to dementia diagnosis. This could ...
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AI model uses MRI scans to measure how fast the brain ages
Get Instant Summarized Text (Gist) An AI model utilizing MRI scans can measure the rate of brain aging, offering a non-invasive method to track cognitive decline and dementia. This model, based on ...
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New AI Tool Tracks Brain Aging, Predicts Dementia Risk
AI models non-invasively track brain aging using MRI scans Faster brain aging is linked to higher cognitive impairment risks Potential for early Alzheimer’s risk prediction and treatment ...