CLEVELAND — Next month marks four years since a one-of-a-kind brain study launched at Cleveland Clinic, aiming to understand what happens in the body before neurological diseases develop.

Chronic neurological diseases can be life-altering for patients and their families. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 6.7 million older adults have Alzheimer's disease, and that number is expected to double by 2060. The study will also look at epilepsy, stroke, and Parkinson's, among other diseases.

In October 2024, we reported on the need for more diverse patients for this study at Cleveland Clinic. We're checking in on the progress of this groundbreaking research.

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