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flag MRI scans showing tongue shrinkage may help detect MND earlier and predict its progression.

flag A new study from the University of Queensland suggests standard MRI scans of the tongue can help detect Motor Neurone Disease (MND) earlier and track its progression. flag Researchers analyzed over 200 MRI scans using AI, finding that people with MND, especially those struggling with speech or swallowing, often have smaller tongue muscles. flag Lower tongue volume was linked to a worse prognosis, potentially serving as a marker for life expectancy. flag The findings indicate that routine brain MRIs, already widely used, could be repurposed for earlier MND diagnosis, enabling faster treatment access, better planning, and quicker enrollment in clinical trials.

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