Summary
- Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan are working on a non-invasive AI screening tool for early detection of Alzheimer’s disease using retina scans.
- The AI algorithm is being trained to identify patterns of degeneration related to Alzheimer’s using decades-old optical coherence tomography (OCT) scans.
- The goal is to have the AI tool used in optometrist offices to detect abnormalities early, allowing for better patient outcomes.
- The project received a grant to support the research, with hopes of potentially detecting other diseases like Parkinson’s in the future.
