Global Technology – December 2018

Now, let’s examine the most important technological and scientific breakthroughs emerging from labs around the world.

Timely diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease is extremely important, as treatments and interventions are more effective early in the course of the disease.  However, early diagnosis has proven to be challenging.  Research has linked the disease process to changes in metabolism, as shown by glucose uptake in certain regions of the brain.  But these changes can be difficult to recognize.

Differences in the pattern of gl.....