Researchers use novel three-dimensional imaging technique
They found that three areas within the hippocampus of Alzheimer's patients show more atrophy compared with those in patients having amnestic mild cognitive impairment (MCI), a recently defined condition characterized by memory decline but that leaves other daily living activities unimpaired, and which immediately precedes Alzheimer's.
IMPACT: The technique is significant because it makes it possible to track the progression of Alzheimer's disease in live patients. This will be crucial in evaluating the effectiveness of drugs that fight Alzheimer's when they become available for clinical trials.
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