A simple blood test might detect women at risk for cognitive decline and dementia 25 years before any symptoms appear. The blood test looks for high levels of a protein called p-tau217, indicating ...
The concern is that early attention problems can be missed if screening relies on tools weighted toward memory. For example, ...
Dementia is expected to proliferate along with the super elderly. So health practitioners are focused on screening for it.
A new test may get to the heart of your dementia risk several years before any symptoms emerge. Dementia, which affects over 6 million Americans, impacts memory, language and problem-solving skills.
A blood test could help identify people at higher risk of cognitive decline years before a traditional diagnosis is ...