FDG-PET is superior to amyloid PET imaging with the radiopharmaceutical florbetapir for assessing cognitive decline in patients with Alzheimer's disease or mild cognitive impairment. By Erik L. Ridley, AuntMinnie staff writer

“The differences that we observed indicate the strong possibility that there are sex differences in the structural and functional connections in the brain, which may contribute to women’s increased risk for Alzheimer’s,” said Sepideh Shokouhi, at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in Los Angeles. Matt O'Connor | Molecular Imaging | www.healthimaging.com

GCG Global Healthcare suggested reading: Amyloid PET imaging greatly influenced the clinical management of patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia, according to the first phase of a multicenter trial published April 2 in JAMA. The findings may have important implications for diagnosing and managing Alzheimer’s disease. By Matt O'Connor | Molecular Imaging