Faster MRI Scans for Dementia Diagnosis
University College London has published a study, part funded by Alzheimer’s Society’s Heather Corrie Impact Fund, showing that diagnostic MRI scans for dementia can be cut to one third of their standard length.
MRI scans play a key role in accurate dementia diagnosis, including ruling out other causes of symptoms and diagnosing the type of dementia. Reducing scan time has been described as a step towards ending ‘the postcode lottery in dementia diagnosis’.
- Shorter scans would be easier and more comfortable for patients.
- More people could be scanned at a lower cost.
- The team behind the study estimates that this could at least double the number of dementia scans able to be done in one day.
Emerging disease-modifying treatments, such as lecanemab and donanemab, require an MRI scan before starting treatment and for safety monitoring during treatment.
Ending ‘the postcode lottery in dementia diagnosis’
Author's summary: Faster MRI scans may improve dementia diagnosis.
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