The Claim
Lower left hippocampal volume at baseline is associated with a higher risk of progression from mild cognitive impairment (MCI) to Alzheimer's disease within a 2-year period, as identified by a multivariable predictive model.
What the research says
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People with mild memory problems who have a smaller left hippocampus (a brain area important for memory) at the start are more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease in the next two years.
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Lower left hippocampal volume at baseline is associated with an increased risk of progression from mild cognitive impairment (MCI) to Alzheimer's disease within a 2-year period, as identified in a multivariable predictive model.
The brain has a part called the hippocampus that is important for memory. In some people, the hippocampus is smaller, which means it has fewer nerve cells. When the brain starts to get diseases like Alzheimer's, this smaller hippocampus cannot handle the damage as well, so memory problems get worse faster. That's why measuring the size of the hippocampus can help predict who will get Alzheimer's earlier.
What the research says
1 studyThe study found that a smaller hippocampus in the brain helps predict who with mild memory problems will develop Alzheimer's within two years, supporting the idea that this measurement is important.
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