New technology may be able to predict early Alzheimer's with over 99% accuracy

New technology may be able to predict early Alzheimer's with over 99% accuracy
New technology may be able to predict early Alzheimer's with over 99% accuracy
New technology may be able to predict early Alzheimer's with over 99% accuracy by analyzing brain scans A Lithuanian team has built an AI powered algorithm that can detect early Alzheimer's with 99% accuracy Researchers hope it can be converted into a software doctors around the world can use to scan patients More than six million Americans have Alzheimer's, a majority of which are older than 65 There is no known cures for Alzheimer's and not many treatments have been found to be effective

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A new artificial intelligence and deep learning technology may be able to detect early Alzheimer's with a near perfect accuracy rate.

A team from the Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) in Lithuania built the analyzation method that they believe has over 99 percent accuracy.

The method also operates much faster than a person can at analyzing and recognizing signs of the condition.

If as good as advertised, the AI-powered method would change the way Alzheimer's is diagnosed and could help physicians detect it earlier and more accurately - allowing for potential treatment to start earlier as well.

A Lithuanian team of researchers have developed an Algorithm that can detect cases of early Alzheimer's with 99% accuracy (File Photo)

A Lithuanian team of researchers have developed an Algorithm that can detect cases of early Alzheimer's with 99% accuracy (File Photo)

More than six million Americans suffer from Alzheimer's, and a majority are over the age of 65. (File Photo).

More than six million Americans suffer from Alzheimer's, and a majority are over the age of 65. (File Photo).

HOW TO DETECT ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE

Alzheimer's disease is a progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory, thinking skills and the ability to perform simple tasks.

It is the cause of 60% to 70% of cases of dementia. 

The majority of people with Alzheimer's are age 65 and older

More than six million Americans have Alzheimer's.

 It is unknown what causes Alzheimer's. Those who have the APOE gene are more likely to develop late-onset Alzheimer's.

Signs and symptoms:

Difficulty remembering newly learned information Disorientation Mood and behavioral changes Suspicion about family, friends and professional caregivers More serious memory loss Difficulty with speaking, swallowing and walking

Stages of Alzheimer's:

Mild Alzheimer's (early-stage) - A

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