Proteins in blood can predict dementia 15 years before diagnosis – study

Scientists have identified 11 proteins that they say are highly accurate (more than 90%) at predicting future dementia
Proteins in blood can predict dementia 15 years before diagnosis – study

Proteins in the blood can predict dementia years before a diagnosis, research shows (Ben Birchall/PA)

A blood test that looks for changes in certain proteins could predict dementia up to 15 years before diagnosis, research suggests.

Scientists have identified 11 proteins that they say are highly accurate (more than 90%) at predicting future dementia.

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