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New test to determine types of dementia with one test

Yes, according to a recent study published in Neurology, Mayo Clinic researchers have developed an AI tool that can identify nine types of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease from a single brain scan (FDG-PET). This tool, called StateViewer, helped researchers identify the dementia type in 88% of cases, allowing for quicker and more accurate diagnosis.

  1. , thank you for sharing this! This is pretty amazing, and the results are impressive, especially with how difficult dementia is to diagnose in the first place. Members can read more about the tech here: https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinics-ai-tool-identifies-9-dementia-types-including-alzheimers-with-one-scan/ - Warmly, Donna (Team Member)

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