New method to detect Alzheimer’s could identify disease 10 years before onset of symptoms, Hong Kong researchers say - CityU Scholars

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Dr Kannie Chan Wai-yan, an associate professor at City University’s department of biomedical engineering who co-led the research team, used MRI scanning to trace glucose injected into the brains of mice. A slow absorption and processing rate of the sugar pointed to signs of Alzheimer's.

Period	14 May 2020

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Title	New method to detect Alzheimer’s could identify disease 10 years before onset of symptoms, Hong Kong researchers say
Description	Dr Kannie Chan Wai-yan, an associate professor at City University’s department of biomedical engineering who co-led the research team, used MRI scanning to trace glucose injected into the brains of mice. A slow absorption and processing rate of the sugar pointed to signs of Alzheimer's.
Persons	Wai Yan Kannie CHAN Department of Biomedical Engineering Jianpan HUANG Department of Biomedical Engineering Xiongqi HAN Department of Biomedical Engineering Ho Chi Joseph LAI Department of Biomedical Engineering
Media name/outlet	South China Morning Post
Place	Hong Kong
Media type	Web
Producer/Author	Zoe Low
Date	14/05/20
Link	https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3084444/new-method-detect-alzheimers-could-identify