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A new study: a blood test could predict dementia 15 years before diagnosis.

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A new study by researchers at the University of Warwick and Fudan University in China suggests that a blood test that looks for changes in certain proteins could predict dementia up to 15 years before diagnosis. Scientists have so far identified 11 proteins that may predict future dementia. These proteins are known as ‘biomarkers’, markers …

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Three promising drugs for treating Alzheimer’s disease bring fresh hope

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  In the brains of people living with Alzheimer’s disease, a protein called amyloid builds up into plaques. These plaques are thought to be toxic and damage the cells of the brain. Researchers have gone on to develop drugs which can clear amyloid from the brain. These drugs are called immunotherapies. They target the amyloid plaques …

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Types of Dementia

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While Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, there are also other common types such as vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia and Frontotemporal dementia. There are also rarer types of dementia that are caused by other diseases and conditions. Some people develop multiple types of dementia; this is known as mixed dementia. It is also possible for a younger person to develop dementia. …

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