Solarina Ho – CTVNews.ca June 27, 2022
A simple and common bone density scan could help identify if someone is at risk of developing late-life dementia, according to a new international study led by researchers in Australia.
Scientists found that calcification of plaque in the abdominal aorta captured in lateral spine images from a bone density machine may be a reliable marker for dementia late in life, according to the paper published in the peer-reviewed journal, The Lancet Regional Health – Western Pacific on Sunday. This could help with early intervention to help reduce the chances of developing the disease later, researchers said.
