New Test Detects Dementia Up to 9 Years Early
TL;DR
A 10-minute brain scan could potentially detect dementia up to nine years before symptoms appear, with 80% accuracy, according to a study using fMRI scans and AI algorithms. This early detection method, if confirmed in larger studies, could become routine in memory clinics and aid in the development of preventive treatments. However, the NHS currently lacks the capacity for widespread implementation, necessitating further investment.
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- New test promises to predict dementia nine years before diagnosis The Independent
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