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Portable Device Quickly Detects Early Alzheimer's
January 17, 2008 by NeuroJoe, 1 year 42 weeks ago
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Interesting study, but it seems that the test can't differentiate between small (micro) strokes, vascular dementia or Alzheimer's Disease, all of which can lead to mild cognitive impairment early in the disease course. A definite diagnosis of Alzheimer's before autopsy is still an elusive goal since other diseases or brain injuries can produce many of the same effects as Alzheimer's.