Hopes of slowing Alzheimer’s disease from progressing have been boosted by two major breakthroughs in blood testing and brain scanning that could help detect the condition years before symptoms appear.
More than 520,000 Britons have Alzheimer’s – the most common form of dementia, which is the UK’s leading cause of death.
While there is no cure, early diagnosis of the disease can help slow progression and manage symptoms, which include memory loss, difficulty concentrating, mood changes and problems following conversations.
Now, researchers say new blood tests and brain scans could identify the signs of Alzheimer’s years before symptoms emerge – raising the possibility of earlier
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