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Alzheimer's Association of Colorado
Coverage of Alzheimer's Association of Colorado in the Nexus archive.
- Blood test may predict risk of Alzheimer's disease a decade before symptoms, Alzheimer's Association finds
A blood test detecting p-tau217 may identify Alzheimer's disease risk a decade before symptoms, with 78% of symptom-free adults with high levels developing cognitive impairment in 10 years. Advocates seek Medicare coverage for the screening via the Alzheimer's Screening and Prevention Act.