Biological Marker For Alzheimer's Holds Promise For Earlier Diagnosis And Treatment
Friday, July 11, 2008 - 09:14
in Biology & Nature
Researchers 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 shows the volume of the brain ventricles expands as surrounding tissue dies.