Alzheimer's hope as scientists unveil blood test for early signs

Researchers say they will be able to detect build up of beta-amyloid and give sufferers a headstart for treatment

Scientists are closer to rolling out a revolutionary blood test for Alzheimer’s after discovering a new way of detecting one of the earliest signs of the brain disease.

For decades scientists worldwide have tried to develop blood tests to predict Alzheimer’s in the hope of replacing the expensive and often invasive brain scans and lumbar punctures currently used to diagnose the most common form of dementia.

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Continue reading... February 01, 2018 at 04:29AM