Key Techniques in Diagnosing Dementia

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Published: May 2, 2019

Ruairi J Mackenzie

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Over 100 years has passed since Alois Alzheimer’s pioneering work into recognizing the symptoms of dementia. Since then, our ability to diagnose dementia, if not treat it, has hugely advanced. Early intervention is often invaluable in the treatment of dementia, both in terms of slowing disease progress and in helping prepare the patient and their loved ones for the future.

This list will review the current techniques that are used to diagnose dementia and the advances that are being made to exploit some of Alzheimer’s original discoveries to more quickly and accurately assess dementia.

Download this list to learn:

How we are getting closer to blood-based tests for dementia
The role of informatics and imaging in diagnosis
How a single sheet of paper has proved crucial in dementia diagnosis

Meet the Author

Ruairi J Mackenzie

RJ is a freelance science writer based in Glasgow. He covers biological and biomedical science, with a focus on the complexities and curiosities of the brain and emerging AI technologies. RJ was a science writer at Technology Networks for six years. RJ has a Master’s degree in Clinical Neurosciences from the University of Cambridge.