Brain scans reveal how Alzheimer's damage patterns predict cognitive decline

Researchers mapped how different patterns of tau protein accumulation in the brain correspond to varying rates of brain shrinkage in Alzheimer's patients. The findings could help clinicians better predict disease progression and tailor treatment strategies, potentially improving patient outcomes and reducing healthcare costs.

Originaltitel: Associations between different tau-PET patterns and longitudinal atrophy in the Alzheimer's disease continuum: biological and methodological perspectives from disease heterogeneity (vol 15, 37, 2023)