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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Nicole Wootton-Cane

Simple at-home brainwave test could detect Alzheimer’s years before diagnosis

A new three-minute “brainwave” test could detect Alzheimer’s years before diagnosis, according to a new study.

Researchers at the University of Bath said current diagnostic tools are “missing the first 10 to 20 years of Alzheimer’s”, but believe a new “Fastball” test could transform the way the disease is detected.

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