Abstract
Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior . Early onset Alzheimer’s is diagnosed for adults that under age of 65 years of age with mild cognitive impairment symptoms. People with Alzheimer’s lose the ability to care for themselves and must have 24/7 care. They often become more of a burden on their loved ones because of the adjustments that must be made to properly care from someone with Alzheimer’s disease. Currently there is no cure for the disease, however, there are special imaging modalities that assists with early diagnosing of Alzheimer’s disease. One of those modalities is fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography brain imaging. FDG is a radioactive glucose
Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior . Early onset Alzheimer’s is diagnosed for adults that under age of 65 years of age with mild cognitive impairment symptoms. People with Alzheimer’s lose the ability to care for themselves and must have 24/7 care. They often become more of a burden on their loved ones because of the adjustments that must be made to properly care from someone with Alzheimer’s disease. Currently there is no cure for the disease, however, there are special imaging modalities that assists with early diagnosing of Alzheimer’s disease. One of those modalities is fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography brain imaging. FDG is a radioactive glucose