Biological Marker For Alzheimer's Holds Promise For Earlier Diagnosis And Treatment

 14.07.2008 04:11   medicalnewstoday.com

Researchers at Robarts Research Institute at The University of Western Ontario in London, Canada have found clear evidence that increases in the size of the brain ventricles are directly associated with cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease. Ventricles are fluid-filled cavities in the brain. The research, led by Robarts scientist Robert Bartha, shows the volume of the brain ventricles expands as surrounding tissue dies.

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