'Harmless' condition shown to alter brain function in elderly
Monday, August 13, 2012 - 07:30
in Biology & Nature
Researchers say a common condition called leukoaraiosis, made up of tiny areas in the brain that have been deprived of oxygen and appear as bright white dots on MRI scans, is not a harmless part of the aging process, but rather a disease that alters brain function in the elderly.