A simple blood test can detect Alzheimer’s Disease up to 15 years before symptoms begin, paving the way for a national screening programme.A major trial found the test – which is already commercially available – was as accurate as the current gold standard for diagnosing Alzheimer’s Disease.For the first time, doctors were able to categorise a person’s dementia chances as 'likely', 'intermediate' or 'unlikely' from a blood test – ruling out the need for further invasive procedures.
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