Neuroimaging plays a pivotal role in understanding Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia by providing non-invasive methods to visualize brain structure and function. Techniques like MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) reveal structural changes such as brain atrophy, a hallmark of Alzheimer’s. Functional MRI (fMRI) helps study brain activity patterns, highlighting areas affected by dementia-related cognitive decline. PET (Positron Emission Tomography) scans detect amyloid plaques and tau tangles, key pathological features in Alzheimer’s. These imaging tools aid in early diagnosis, tracking disease progression, and assessing treatment effectiveness. Advances in neuroimaging continue to refine our understanding of how Alzheimer’s alters the brain, offering hope for improved diagnostic accuracy and targeted therapeutic strategies.
Jun Hua
Johns Hopkins University , United States
Nazneen N Dewji
Cenna Biosciences Inc, United States
Jacqueline London
Paris Diderot University, FranceSubmit your abstract Today
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