Black Americans are twice as likely as whites to develop mild cognitive impairment (MCI), an early predictor of Alzheimer’s disease. MCI is a subtle condition among the aging, and current diagnosis requires a brain scan in a hospital setting. Bruno Giordani and colleagues at Wayne State University are exploring the use of a portable method – an EEG combined with computer-based cognitive tests – to diagnose MCI among older blacks in their homes.

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