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Blood Test Flags Alzheimer’s Risk Decades Early | Wilmington News
Scientists have uncovered a groundbreaking blood test that can detect Alzheimer’s risk up to 10 years before symptoms appear, by measuring a specific protein called p-tau217 — a key indicator of brain tangles linked to memory loss. In a major Harvard-led study tracking nearly 2,700 healthy adults over a decade, those with high p-tau217 levels faced a 78% chance of future cognitive decline, while even moderate levels signaled a 45% risk. This could revolutionize early intervention, guide clinical trials, and empower families with advance warning — though researchers caution it’s not a crystal…
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