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New Alzheimer's blood tests not ready yet, doctors caution

Original: Breaking: Want to lower your risk of dementia? It doesn’t involve a blood test New blood tests that might predict Alzhei

New blood tests that could predict Alzheimer's disease years before symptoms appear are generating excitement among people worried about dementia. But doctors caution the tests are not yet ready for widespread use, and stress that lowering dementia risk does not depend on a blood test. Experts recommend focusing on proven prevention steps while the testing technology matures and awaits validation.

Why now: People are discussing the promise and current limitations of emerging Alzheimer's blood tests as news of their development spreads.

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• Breaking: Want to lower your risk of dementia? It doesn’t involve a blood test New blood tests that might predict Alzheimer’s years before symptoms begin may sound tantalizing for people who worry about later-in-life dementia. But doctors say they aren’t quite ready yet — and… · Gordon121 · 2

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