Blood test could detect first signs of Alzheimer's disease

By Sarah Knapton
July 1 2015 - 8:30pm
An early test for dementia could help stop the disease in its tracks if researchers discover useful medication.
An early test for dementia could help stop the disease in its tracks if researchers discover useful medication.

A blood test could identify the first signs of Alzheimer's disease and dementia 10 years before symptoms develop, scientists believe.

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