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‘Harmless’ condition shown to alter brain function in elderly
August 13, 2012 by NewsBot
Researchers say a common condition called leukoaraiosis, made up of tiny areas in the brain that have been deprived of oxygen and appear as bright white dots on MRI scans, is not a harmless part of the aging process, but rather a disease that alters brain function in the elderly.