《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》 ›› 2017, Vol. 23 ›› Issue (5): 534-538.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2017.05.009

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Advance in Imaging Techniques for Early Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease (review)

HUANG Rui, HUA Xue-si, ZHANG Lan   

  1. Department of Pharmacology, Xuanwu Hospital of Capital Medical University; Beijing Engineering Research Center for Nerve System Drugs; Beijing Institute for Brain Disorders; Key Laboratory for Neurodegenerative Diseases of Ministry of Education, Beijing 100053, China
  • Received:2016-09-23 Revised:2017-01-16 Published:2017-05-25 Online:2017-05-24
  • Contact: ZHANG Lan. E-mail: lanizhg@126.com

Abstract: At present, the clinical diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease (AD) is mainly based on clinical history, however, the sensitivity and accuracy is limited. Positron emission computed tomography can accurately diagnose AD early by glucose metabolism imaging and biomarker imaging. Magnetic resonance imaging provides the basis for early diagnosis and identification of AD by structural imaging and functional imaging. In recent years, the multi-modality imaging technology closely combines radiology and nuclear medicine, which can more accurately diagnose AD.

Key words: Alzheimer's disease, positron emission computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, tracer, review

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