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How will technology improve the diagnosis of dementia?
Our podcast on the science and technology making the news. Also this week: testing for dementia is improving but treatments are few, can the healthcare system cope with this silent epidemic? And, Nina Kraus explains how brains build a sound world
AN ESTIMATED 55 million people around the world live with dementia, yet only a quarter have been formally diagnosed. How will technology improve diagnostic devices for the condition? Also, with better testing in place but few treatments available, we explore if healthcare systems can cope with this silent epidemic. And, author and professor, Nina Kraus explores how brains build a sound world. Kenneth Cukier hosts. Runtime: 26 min
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