New Type of Memory Loss Identified in Older Adults by Mayo Clinic Scientists
Mayo Clinic researchers have defined a new type of memory loss in older adults known as Limbic-predominant Amnestic Neurodegenerative Syndrome (LANS). This condition, which primarily affects the brain’s limbic system, can often be mistaken for Alzheimer’s disease but progresses more slowly and has a better prognosis. Key Findings The research, published in the journal Brain…