A PET scan that can identify early signs of dementia in under 60 minutes has been developed by scientists. The PET scan measures the activity in the brain.
Alzheimer’s disease - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Stages, Types, Prevention, Prognosis & Treatment
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disease affecting memory and thinking and making the person increasingly dependent on others.
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disease affecting memory and thinking and making the person increasingly dependent on others.
Experts believe it will give doctors conclusive proof that a patient is set to develop Alzheimer's.
At the moment patients have six months of memory tests before they can receive any results about their condition.
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"The scan takes 10 to 20 minutes and the evaluation takes 30 minutes," the Daily Express quoted him as saying.
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Caring for Alzheimers disease patients
Alzheimer's disease is a complex brain disorder that triggers the most common form of dementia. The slide show will show how patients need support and care as dementia progresses.
Alzheimer's disease is a complex brain disorder that triggers the most common form of dementia. The slide show will show how patients need support and care as dementia progresses.
Alzheimer Drug In Down Syndrome Treatment
Memantine, a drug currently used in treatment of the Alzheimer¡¯s disease, could boost cognitive function in those afflicted by the Down syndrome, it looks like.
Memantine, a drug currently used in treatment of the Alzheimer¡¯s disease, could boost cognitive function in those afflicted by the Down syndrome, it looks like.
