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“The results demonstrate robust effect sizes and good classification accuracy, which are needed for this assay to be adopted and widely used in the early detection and monitoring of AD.”

The findings provide significant conceptual advances into cancer neuroscience and establish therapeutic avenues that are distinct from present amyloid-lowering strategies, aiming at degrading the existing amyloid plaques.

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Standard physician-directed medical care, including blood thinners for eligible patients, remains a valid management option for those older patients with irregular heartbeat who are at very high risk for stroke and bleeding.

“Real-world driving behavior appears to be a promising digital biomarker for detecting early cognitive impairment. These subtle, progressive changes in mobility and driving patterns may help clinicians identify emerging cognitive impairment earlier, guide decisions around driving safety, and support timely interventions to preserve independence and mobility in aging adults.” – Neurologist Mill Etienne, MD