MRI ‘signature’ may reveal dementia 5-to-10 years before symptoms appear
Comparing the brain MRIs of people with and without dementia, researchers have identified an accurate ‘signature’ that may signal a person’s risk of developing the disease five to 10 years before symptoms appear. The novel biomarker could provide an early diagnosis, allowing therapeutic interventions to slow the disease’s progress.With the world’s population aging, there’s a push towards finding ways to reduce the public health burden of dementia. Research has added to our understanding of the risk factors that contribute…