In 2012, new brain scanning technology became available that allows doctors to diagnose AD based on brain scans showing plaques associated with the disease together with clinical evidence of memory loss.

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This statement is true. PET scans that use a tracer called amyloid can detect the presence of amyloid plaques in the brain, which are a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease. Combining this with clinical evidence of memory loss can lead to a more accurate diagnosis of AD.

In 2012, New Brain Scanning Technology Became Available That Allows