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The Happy Pod: The blood test that could spot Alzheimer's early

The Happy Pod: The blood test that could spot Alzheimer's early

Update: 2024-08-031
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A new blood test for Alzheimer's appears to be able to spot the disease up to ten years before symptoms develop. It's hoped it could lead to earlier treatment and slow progression of the disease, giving patients better quality of life for longer.
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The Happy Pod: The blood test that could spot Alzheimer's early

The Happy Pod: The blood test that could spot Alzheimer's early

BBC World Service