Early Detection of Alzheimer's

by WiredBerries Editors — January 24, 2008

If detected early, patients can take medications to delay the onset of Alzheimer's. Thus, it is crucial to catch this devastating disease early to maintain a patient's quality of life for as long as possible. A new portable device developed by the Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University may allow patients to take a quick test to detect mild cognitive impairment (MCI), which is often the earliest stage of Alzheimer's. ScienceDaily reports that this device could be commercialized later this year, making the test a likely addition to a routine annual checkup. Just one step closer to curing this ruinous disease.