MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING IN THE INVESTIGATION OF NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASES

Abstract

Neurodegenerative diseases represent a major public health challenge due to population aging and the increasing incidence of conditions that progressively affect the central nervous system. Among the most common are Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease. In this context, magnetic resonance imaging has become an important neuroimaging tool for identifying structural brain alterations associated with these disorders. This study aimed to analyze the contribution of magnetic resonance imaging in the investigation of neurodegenerative diseases through a literature review. The findings indicate that this technique enables the identification of specific patterns of brain changes, contributing to diagnosis and clinical monitoring.