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Maria Carrillo
Coverage of Maria Carrillo in the Nexus archive.
- New Alzheimer's blood test predicts who is likely to develop dementia in 5 to 10 years
A new blood test measuring the p-tau217 protein can predict dementia risk in older adults up to 10 years before symptoms appear, according to a Harvard-led study. The test, which shows higher accuracy than standard brain scans, could aid in early dementia detection and treatment planning.