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Tag Archives: Plasma Protein Markers of MRI Measures in Asymptomatic Individuals
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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More on Blood-Based Biomarkers of Pre-Symptomatic Alzheimer’s Disease (BBC News / Translational Psychiatry)
Summary A further possibly significant step forwards towards developing a blood test which might be able to predict the risk of Alzheimer’s Disease has been reported. Full Text Link Reference Gallagher, J. (2015). Blood chemical predicts brain decline. London: BBC … Continue reading
Posted in BBC News, Diagnosis, For Doctors (mostly), For Nurses and Therapists (mostly), For Researchers (mostly), In the News, International, Quick Insights, Universal Interest
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