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TitleTau and Amyloid Positron Emission Tomography Imaging Predict Driving Performance Among Older Adults with and without Preclinical Alzheimer's Disease.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2018
AuthorsRoe, CM, Babulal, GM, Mishra, S, Gordon, BA, Stout, SH, Ott, BR, Carr, DB, Ances, BM, Morris, JC, Benzinger, TLS
JournalJ Alzheimers Dis
Volume61
Issue2
Pagination509-513
Date Published2018
ISSN1875-8908
KeywordsAged, Aged, 80 and over, Alzheimer Disease, Amyloid, Automobile Driving, Biomarkers, Carbolines, Female, Humans, Logistic Models, Male, Neuroimaging, Positron-Emission Tomography, tau Proteins
Abstract

Abnormal levels of Alzheimer's disease (AD) biomarkers, measured by positron emission tomography imaging using amyloid-based radiotracers and cerebrospinal fluid, are associated with impaired driving performance in older adults. We examined whether preclinical AD staging, defined using amyloid imaging and tau imaging using the radiotracer T807 (AKA flortaucipir or AV-1451), was associated with receiving a marginal/fail rating on a standardized road test (nā€Š=ā€Š42). Participants at Stage 2 (positive amyloid and tau scans) of preclinical AD were more likely to receive a marginal/fail rating compared to participants at Stage 0 or 1. Stage 2 preclinical AD may manifest in worse driving performance.

DOI10.3233/JAD-170521
Alternate JournalJ. Alzheimers Dis.
PubMed ID29171997
PubMed Central IDPMC5784441
Grant ListR01 AG043434 / AG / NIA NIH HHS / United States
P01 AG003991 / AG / NIA NIH HHS / United States
P50 AG005681 / AG / NIA NIH HHS / United States
P01 AG026276 / AG / NIA NIH HHS / United States
R01 AG054567 / AG / NIA NIH HHS / United States
UL1 TR002345 / TR / NCATS NIH HHS / United States
R01 AG056466 / AG / NIA NIH HHS / United States
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