New criteria developed for appropriate use of cognitive impairment imaging tools
Appropriate use criteria (AUC) for the use of amyloid and tau positron emission tomography (PET) have been issued by the ...
The Associated Press on MSN9d
Up to 4 in 10 people could develop dementia after 55. What you can do to lower your risk
New research suggests that Americans' risk for developing dementia over a lifetime may be higher than previously thought.
The Sanford Herald4d
Moore hospital introduces brain scans to aid in Alzheimer’s diagnosis
FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital announces the availability of PET Amyvid brain scans, a cutting-edge diagnostic tool ...
Hosted on MSN7mon
What Is a Brain Scan and Should You Get One? Here's What To Know
"Amyloid PET scans tell us if someone has accumulated ... White matter hyperintensities are associated with cognitive decline, dementia and increased risk for stroke." Niotis went on to say ...
labmate-online.com3d
Detangling tau: Patient scans reveal how amyloid and tau proteins work in tandem in Alzheimer’s disease
A comprehensive study of brain scans from more than 600 people has shed new light on the relationship between tau protein and ...