New test could detect Alzheimer's disease 3.5 years before clinical diagnosis

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New research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London has established a blood-based test that could be used to predict the risk of Alzheimer's disease up to 3.5 years before clinical diagnosis.

Published 4 months ago · London, United Kingdom

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The Hindu

New blood test can detect Alzheimer’s 3.5 years before diagnosis

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The Independent

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New York Post

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Wales Online

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Evening Standard

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Irish Examiner

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