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PET Scans: A Promising Tool for Assessing Parkinson's and Lewy Body Dementia Risk

PET scans of the heart may help predict the development of Parkinson's disease and dementia with Lewy bodies. Researchers found that low levels of dopamine in the heart were strong predictors of later development of these conditions. This could lead to earlier diagnosis and potential interventions before significant damage occurs. However, further research is needed to determine the effectiveness of this method in a larger population.

via Medical News Today|

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Early Detection: Revolutionary Scanning Methods Uncover Silent Killer

Combining cardiac diffusion tensor imaging (cDTI) and cardiac MRI perfusion (perfusion CMR) scans can help detect hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) before symptoms appear, according to a study by researchers at University College London. HCM is an inherited condition that thickens the heart's muscular walls, leading to heart failure and sudden cardiac death. The scans were able to identify abnormal microstructure and microvascular disease in individuals with a genetic mutation but no symptoms or muscle thickening. Early detection could aid in the development of gene therapies and drug treatments to prevent HCM from progressing.

via Medical Xpress|

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