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Mayo Clinic now has a blood test for Alzheimer's. Here's how it makes a difference for patients
In the six months that the test has been available through Mayo Clinic Laboratories, demand has exceeded expectations, a lab ...
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Demographics, Smell Test, and Cognitive Test Can Predict Cognitive Decline, Dementia
Impairment in both an odor identification test and global cognition is comparable to positron emission tomography (PET ...
Simple smell and memory test could effectively predict Alzheimer's
A new study from Columbia University shows that combining a brief smell test with a short memory exam can predict cognitive ...
New laser test can detect different types of dementia in seconds, say scientists
The new laser-based technique is cheaper than current tests and can provide results in just seconds - and initial tests have ...
Will I be diagnosed with Alzheimer's like my mother?
Broadcaster Sally Magnusson faces the dilemma of whether to take part in research that could indicate if she is likely to ...
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Blood test measures known Alzheimer’s biomarkers, many more
A new blood test platform can measure more than a hundred biomarkers of Alzheimer's disease at k the same time, and could aid in early diagnosis, a new study finds.
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Simple smell and memory test could effectively predict Alzheimer's
The research was published online on Oct. 10 in Alzheimer's ... and the Blessed Information Memory Concentration Test (BIMCT) was as effective in predicting cognitive decline and dementia ...
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Simple smell and memory test could help predict Alzheimer’s risk
A recent study from Columbia University has shown that a simple smell and memory test can predict the risk of Alzheimer’s ...