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Scientists close in on blood test for Alzheimer's

Scientists close in on blood test for Alzheimer's
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July 25, 2019
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By MARILYNN MARCHIONE, AP Chief Medical Writer July 15, 2019 Updated: July 15, 2019 1:42 p.m.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Scientists are closing in on a long-sought goal — a blood test to screen people for possible signs of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Read more.
 

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