Can Alzheimer's be detected long before symptoms appear?

Illustration showing how tau and amyloid-β linked to dementia, form tangled sticky plaques in the brain (AP).
Illustration showing how tau and amyloid-β linked to dementia, form tangled sticky plaques in the brain (AP).

A study reports that a blood test can predict the onset of Alzheimer's symptoms years in advance, and doctors describe this as a potential game-changing breakthrough.


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By Sydney Lang

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A study reports that a blood test can predict the onset of Alzheimer's symptoms years in advance, and doctors describe this as a potential game-changing breakthrough.


The study indicates that the blood test can help identify healthy individuals at high risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, as well as the extent of the disease's progression.

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