Columbia University: Simple Smell and Memory Tests Could Predict Alzheimer's as Effectively as Costly Brain Imaging
October 15, 2024
October 15, 2024
NEW YORK, Oct. 15 (TNSres) -- Columbia University issued the following news:
By Carla Cantor
A new study from Columbia University shows that combining a brief smell test with a short memory exam can predict cognitive decline as accurately as costly brain imaging, offering a more affordable and accessible way to assess risk for Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.
The study, led by Davangere P. Devanand, MD, professor of psychiatry and neurology . . .
By Carla Cantor
A new study from Columbia University shows that combining a brief smell test with a short memory exam can predict cognitive decline as accurately as costly brain imaging, offering a more affordable and accessible way to assess risk for Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.
The study, led by Davangere P. Devanand, MD, professor of psychiatry and neurology . . .