Scientists develop test ‘that can predict dementia nine years before diagnosis’

Scientists have developed a predict dementia nine years before diagnosis Picture: Natalia Lukiianova/Alamy Stock Photo

Scientists say they have developed a new method that can predict dementia up to nine years before diagnosis, with 80% accuracy.

The test involves analysing the network of connections in the brain when it is in “idle mode” to look for very early signs of the condition.