UCLA imaging study suggests Alzheimer's drug may help mild memory loss
Wednesday, July 30, 2008 - 12:56
in Health & Medicine
Alzheimer's disease is the end result of gradual, progressive brain aging. Positron emission technology (PET) scans of patients' brains typically reveal a decreased rate of metabolism, a hallmark of the disorder.
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