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Early Alzheimers
A new test which measures amyloid beta protein and tau protein in spinal fluid can determine the risk of Alzheimer's disease before dementia symptoms appear, U.S. scientists say. In a study, researchers found the test to be 87 percent accurate at predicting which patients with early memory problems would eventually be diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Experts say the new test could lead to treatments that may help stop the progression from mild cognitive impairment to Alzheimer's disease.
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