Brain Connection Breakdown in Early Alzheimer's Disease Seen in Imaging

An imaging biomarker of Alzheimer's disease could be represented by changes in brain connections visible on MRI, suggested a new study presented Sunday at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia. As many as 5 million Americans are affected, a number expected to grow to 14 million by 2050, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Preventive treatments may be ...

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