Saturday, November 13, 2010

Predicting Alzheimer's : New EEG Test Can Predict Onset of Alzheimer's

Using new computer software that analyzes EEG data, doctors  can now better distinguish early signs of Alzheimer's from normal aging, by spotting marked differences between the left and right sides of the brain. Diagnosing Alzheimer's early can be vital because new drugs can now slow the progression the disease. The new technique is cheaper and less invasive than using MRIs or PET scans for the same diagnosis.


Using new computer software that converts the EEG scan into numbers, psychiatrists can more easily determine normal aging vs. early signs of dementia.


Currently, MRIs and PET scans can also detect future dementia, but they are much more invasive and expensive. 




Dr.Sanjay Mongia
http://www.hydrocephalus.in

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