MRI Brain Scan Predicts Memory Decline
MRI Brain Scan Predicts Memory Decline
Brain Cell Death Occurs Before Onset of Alzheimer's Disease
Of those people who had brain impairment, the MRI was 89% effective at predicting further memory decline as evidenced by brain cell death on their MRI brain scan. That brain cell death was the most significant predictor of imminent brain decline, writes Rusinek.
"I do not believe that serious memory loss is a natural consequence of aging," says Rusinek in a news release. "A vast majority of elderly we see are very sharp and creative."
He anticipates a day when early testing for these brain cell changes could lead to treatment. In the meantime, he advises those at risk for memory decline to exercise the brain as well as the body.
MRI Brain Scan Predicts Memory Decline
Brain Cell Death Occurs Before Onset of Alzheimer's Disease
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Of those people who had brain impairment, the MRI was 89% effective at predicting further memory decline as evidenced by brain cell death on their MRI brain scan. That brain cell death was the most significant predictor of imminent brain decline, writes Rusinek.
"I do not believe that serious memory loss is a natural consequence of aging," says Rusinek in a news release. "A vast majority of elderly we see are very sharp and creative."
He anticipates a day when early testing for these brain cell changes could lead to treatment. In the meantime, he advises those at risk for memory decline to exercise the brain as well as the body.
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