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Predicting Alzheimer’s Disease Earlier Than Ever

02-Oct-2017

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Alzheimer’s is one of the top 10 deadliest diseases in the United States.

It cannot be cured but new treatments can slow its progression if found early.

University of Central Lancashire used sensor-based technology with a diamond core to identify specific chemical bonds.

McGill University predict onset using artificial intelligence analysis using a single amyloid PET scan.

Darmiyan claims its software can pick up signals up to 15 years before the onset.

The study was published in the Neurobiology of Aging journal.

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Darmiyan

Novel quantitative virtual microscopy for early detection of Alzheimer's disease from non-invasive MRI.

Francis L Martin

Chair in Biosciences at University of Central Lancashire.

McGill University

Public Research university.

Neurobiology of Aging

Journal providing information on mechanisms of nervous system-changes during aging.

Sulantha Mathotaarachchi

Solutions Architect at Enigma Biomedical Group, former Scientific Software Engineer at McGill University.

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