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In Conversation with Dr Nick Fox - Developments in Alzheimer's Diagnosis | Being Patient

Being Patient talks to Dr. Nick Fox, director of the Dementia Research Centre at University College London, talks about how new developments in Alzheimer's diagnosis can help with "the agony of not knowing." Read the full interview: http://bit.ly/2vxlrNf An official diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease often doesn’t emerge until a patient has died and undergone an autopsy. This is because brain scans can be very expensive and the only scan that shows the beta-amyloid plaque build-up is a PET scan, which can cost around $5,000. But scientists are now using imaging to understand how the disease attacks the brain. To catch our Brain Talks live, join our Facebook page:   / beingpatientalzheimers   For the latest news on dementia research and lifestyle tips, visit our site: https://www.beingpatient.com/ Our mission is to give people impacted by dementia a better resource and connection to experts at the forefront of research. Our founder Deborah Kan funded Being Patient solely with her own savings to understand if people would value such a resource. Our audience has grown so rapidly, we have exciting plans for the future to enhance our coverage even further but we need your help. Please consider making a contribution to help fund Being Patient's editorial costs. We employ a team of journalists to give you the best possible information on dementia and brain health without bias.