Brainwave test ‘detects Alzheimer’s-linked memory issues years before diagnosis’

The Fastball test, developed by the University of Bath, could help detect memory problems linked to Alzheimer’s disease years before clinical diagnosis (BRACE Dementia Research/PA) - (BRACE Dementia Research)

A three-minute brainwave test could detect signs of memory problems linked to Alzheimer’s disease years before clinical diagnosis is possible, a trial has found.

Researchers suggest this could be a cheap tool for those who struggle to get a diagnosis, and can be used in multiple settings, including the home.