Mayo Clinic has introduced an AI tool that identifies nine types of dementia, including Alzheimer's, from a single FDG-PET scan.
Key Details
- 1AI tool 'StateViewer' identifies brain activity patterns for 9 dementia types using FDG-PET scans.
- 2Achieved 88% accuracy in identifying dementia type in research published June 27, 2025, in Neurology.
- 3Tool allows clinicians to interpret scans nearly twice as fast and with up to three times greater accuracy than standard workflows.
- 4Tested on over 3,600 scans from patients with and without cognitive impairment.
- 5Designed to provide support even in clinics lacking neurology expertise.
Why It Matters
Early and accurate diagnosis of dementia subtypes is critical for optimal patient care and emerging treatments. This tool could democratize access to advanced diagnostics and aid clinicians beyond highly specialized centers.
Source
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