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Blood Test Able to Predict Alzheimer’s Disease Decades Before Symptoms? (BBC News / Neurology)
Summary Research published in the Neurology journal claims a significant breakthrough in the development of a blood test (for plasma Aβ42/Aβ40) which may be able to predict Alzheimer’s Disease onset with 94% accuracy. Due caution: “But it’s important to note … Continue reading
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