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Blood test could ‘reliably rule out’ Alzheimer’s, trial finds

The Elecsys Amyloid Plasma Panel hopes to ‘reliably rule out’ Alzheimer’s in those with cognitive decline (File/Simon Dawson/PA) - (PA Wire)

A simple test that checks the levels of a certain protein in the blood could “reliably rule out” Alzheimer’s in those being investigated for the disease, according to its developers.

There are hopes it will offer reassurance to patients with cognitive decline and help them avoid unnecessary further testing, researchers said.

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