Dementia: 'Fastball' test may help diagnosis Alzheimer's earlier
Share on Pinterest Researchers say a new test that measures brain waves may help with earlier diagnosis of dementia. Christopher Smith/Getty Images Researchers say a new test known as “Fastball” may help diagnosis Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia earlier . They say the EEG test measures brain waves when a person recognizes an image as opposed to the current exams that gauge only memory. Experts say such an EEG test could help with earlier treatment of Alzheimer’s as well as research into the causes of the disease. Researchers say they may have crafted a simple early detection test that could be game changing when it comes to diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. The new Fastball EEG test was officially unveiled this week by a team from the universities of Bath and Bristol in the United Kingdom. A study on the effectiveness of the test was presented today at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in Amsterdam. What is the ‘Fastball’ test fo...