Virtual reality (VR) technology can identify early Alzheimer's disease more accurately than 'gold standard' cognitive tests currently in use says a study. The findings published in the journal Brain highlight the potential of new technologies to help diagnose and monitor conditions such as Alzheimer's disease. These results suggest a VR test of navigation may be better at identifying early Alzheimer's disease than tests we use at present in clinic and in research studies said study lead author Dennis Chan Professor at the University of Cambridge in Britain. The researchers developed and trialled a VR navigation test in patients at risk
