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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Storm Newton

Breakthrough Alzheimer’s blood test could diagnose disease earlier

A pioneering study indicates that Alzheimer’s disease is considerably more widespread among individuals over 85 than previously believed.

The research also found that over one in ten people aged 70 and above would meet the criteria for drugs capable of slowing the early stages of the condition.

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