Alzheimer's disease, a type of dementia that profoundly alters a person’s memory and cognitive function, affects an estimated ...

The study also introduces a promising diagnostic approach using PET scans to measure P2X7 receptor activity in the brain. By tracking a P2X7-specific tracer shortly after injury, researchers were able ...

Genetics could play a role, since studies have shown that people with immediate relatives who have OCD are more likely to develop it. Brain structure could also be to blame. PET imaging has ...

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health disorder associated with persistent, intrusive thoughts (i.e., ...