In a study of biomarkers in Alzheimer’s dementia, plasma p-tau217 had greater agreement with CSF and amyloid-PET biomarker ...

People with dementia have distinct brain wave patterns ... or positron emission tomography (PET) scans. “Normally we investigate with the PET or the fMRI and so on, but this is a heavy burden ...

you may have another type of scan called a SPECT scan or a PET scan. These scans can show if there are problems with the blood flow in the brain. If the specialist thinks you could have dementia with ...

Next, you'll take cognitive, neurological, lab, and imaging tests --- this can include CT, MRI, and PET scans. Then, your doctor collects the information to let you know if dementia is likely.

One exam, a tau PET scan, relies on a radioactive tracer injected ... who have brain amyloid-beta deposits will never develop dementia. But once the tau tangles light up on a brain scan, it ...

The number of dementia cases worldwide is expected to ... Palekar says doctors commonly order brain MRI and amyloid PET scans to look at abnormal changes to a person's brain structure.

A new study suggests that women who use a popular hormonal menopause treatment later in life may be at a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.

"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 ...