Blood test shows promise for early detection of dementia in people with a certain sleep disorder

March 11, 2025

For people with a certain sleep disorder, a simple blood test could help predict the development of dementia years before symptoms appear, a new study indicates.

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Blood test shows promise for early detection of dementia in people with a certain sleep disorder

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