New Computer Program to Predict Dementia Risk

A new computer program has been developed that helps assess deterioration of the brain and can accurately predict cognitive function after stroke up to ten times. The new approach helps quantify visible brain injury from cerebral small vessel disease (SVD) and brain atrophy by translating the million-plus bits of information stored in brain scans into a single measure, the "brain health index."

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New â€˜Brain Health Index'' can Predict If You are at Risk of Dementia

A new computer program developed helps predict the risk of developing dementia after stroke. Brain health index can assess whole brain deterioration and detect cognitive decline 10 times more accurately. Read More

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