They then had brain scans to look for
markers of brain damage that can be a precursor to dementia.
«Young binge drinkers show altered brain activity: Scientists have found distinctive changes in brain activity in binge - drinking college students, which may be an early
marker of brain damage.»
Not exact matches
The scientists had expected inflammation
markers in the CSF to be more robust predictors
of AD - related pathology and neuronal
damage than those in the blood due to the «blood
brain barrier.»
At present, the most common, sporadic form
of Alzheimer's disease is difficult to diagnose until symptoms are readily apparent and significant
damage to the
brain has occurred; findings from this study may provide clues to suitable diagnostic
markers.
From that spinal fluid, the researchers found that people who reported poor sleep quality had, on average, more
markers of Alzheimer's disease — including amyloid and tau buildups,
brain - cell
damage, and inflammation.