Full-body scans of 100k people could change medicine

9 months ago

Scientists completed the world's largest whole body imaging project, scanning 100,000 people to study aging and early disease signs.
The project provides 1 billion de-identified images of organs, genetic data, and lifestyle information for global research.
Initial findings show links between heart health and psychiatric disorders, and that no alcohol level is safe for the brain.
Detailed scans can detect early dementia risks and brain changes as small as a teaspoon of water in volume.
Alcohol consumption, even in small amounts, is associated with brain shrinkage and increased dementia risk.
Abdominal scans reveal fat distribution varies widely among people with the same BMI, affecting heart disease risk.
Re-scanning 60,000 volunteers shows increases in visceral fat and muscle fat as people age.
Automated aneurysm detection from scans could improve NHS procedures, especially for women who currently aren't screened.

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