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Promising discovery: A blood drop may detect serious illnesses years in advance
Researchers have indicated that a blood test can predict whether healthy elderly individuals are at risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease within 5 to 10 years, by measuring the level of the "tau" protein, which is associated with the buildup of amyloid plaques and protein tangles in the brain. The findings show that higher levels of this protein increase the likelihood of developing the disease by up to 78% over a decade, providing a potential tool to identify those most at risk and to benefit from experimental preventive drug studies. This discovery represents an important step toward early diagnosis and improving strategies for disease prevention.
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