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New blood test can detect changes associated with Alzheimer's disease

NPR | By Jon Hamilton

Published October 29, 2026 at 2:45 AM MDT

Brain changes associated with Alzheimer's disease can be detected by a new type of blood test -- and a growing number of patients are asking their doctors about it.

Jon Hamilton

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