Dunedin scientists help develop tool to estimate dementia risk

Thursday 3 July 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 3 Jul 2025, 8:32am

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Scientists from the University of Otago have assisted in creating a tool that uses a single MRI scan to estimate the risk of dementia and other age-related diseases. The tool was tested on 50,000 brain scans and can be used during mid-life before symptoms appear.

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1. Stuff via RNZThu 3 Jul 2025, 8:08am

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2. Otago Daily TimesThu 3 Jul 2025, 8:32am

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