#188: The 5-Minute Brain Scan That Detects Dementia Early

Can a 5-minute brain scan detect dementia years before symptoms?

Jurij Dreo, co-founder and CTO of BrainTrip, draws on 20+ years of EEG research to reveal how brain activity can be measured, interpreted, and used to catch the earliest signs of cognitive decline and dementia — often before they’re visible or irreversible.

In this episode of Nina’s Notes, host Nina Patrick (PhD) and Jurij explore the real potential of EEG technology, why it’s been underused in clinics, and where brain-health diagnostics are headed next. If you care about protecting your memory and measuring your cognitive capital, this one’s for you.

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TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – The fascination with the brain

03:49 – Neuroscience vs. genetics in clinical practice

06:17 – Understanding EEG: the hidden talent

11:50 – EEG waves and brain health

18:31 – EEG in cognitive decline & dementia

25:32 – Cogniscore: a new approach to brain health

29:26 – Understanding Cogniscore & cognitive assessment

32:24 – The accessibility of EEG testing