Artificial Intelligence may diagnose dementia in a day

New research has emerged that may be able to diagnose dementia after a single brain scan. 

Scientists have begun testing a new artificial intelligence system that could identify the condition and predict predict whether it will remain stable for many years, slowly deteriorate or need immediate treatment.  

Prof Zoe Kourtzi, of Cambridge University and a fellow of national centre for AI and data science The Alan Turing Institute, said "If we intervene early, the treatments can kick in early and slow down the progression of the disease and at the same time avoid more damage". 

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Source: BBC News, 10 August 2021