Can the new brain activity score diagnose Alzheimer’s disease?
No. The study describes an exploratory research score based on resting-state brain connectivity and associations with later outcomes. It has not been established as a clinical diagnostic or screening test.
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A Brain-Network Pattern May Signal Alzheimer’s Risk Before SymptomsA Stanford-led study links resting brain connectivity to cognitive decline. It is a research signal, not a validated Alzheimer’s test.
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