MRI technique detects evidence of cognitive decline before symptoms appear.

A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technique can detect signs of cognitive decline in the brain even before symptoms appear, according to a new study from the University of Geneva. The technique has the potential to serve as a biomarker in very early diagnosis of preclinical dementia. The World Health Organization estimates that dementia affects more than 35 million people worldwide, a number expected to more … Continue reading MRI technique detects evidence of cognitive decline before symptoms appear.