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www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
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Early blood test to predict dementia is step closer as biological markers identified

Researchers have discovered biological markers for dementia in blood samples that can predict the risk of developing the condition over a decade before diagnosis.
A blood test that combines protein profiles with other risk factors can predict dementia with an estimated 90% accuracy 15 years before clinical confirmation. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
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Lab-grown small blood vessels indicate treatment for major cause of stroke'

Lab-grown blood vessels can help understand and treat small vessel disease, a major cause of stroke and vascular dementia.
Damage to the scaffolding that supports blood vessels can cause them to leak, leading to conditions such as stroke and vascular dementia.
Researchers have identified a drug target that can plug these leaks and prevent small vessel disease in the brain. [ more ]
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