PET scans can detect amyloid plaques and tau tangles in the brain, which are often early signs of Alzheimer’s disease. But they’re not enough on their own to make a diagnosis. Alzheimer’s disease is ...

Researchers have created a new mathematical method for analyzing standard brain scans to predict the onset of Alzheimer’s ...

New detection tool: A brain scan index measures how closely a person’s brain structure matches Alzheimer’s patterns, revealing risks before memory loss begins. Risk factor insights: The index found ...

There’s no specific test to confirm you have vascular dementia. Doctors often arrive at a diagnosis after considering your symptoms and observations from a neurological exam, lab tests, and brain ...