Posted at: 06/15/2009 3:20 PM
By: Benita Zahn
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New, quick test for Alzheimers
Anyone who's had a loved one with Alzheimer's knows how devastating the disease is ..
While there is no cure, there are meds that can help patients maintain their cognitive skills longer .. or rather, not lose them as quickly .. but these meds aren't for everyone as they can have nasty, g.i. side effects.
Given all that, getting those meds started early is the way to go and now a new screening test for Alzheimer's has been developed.
June 15, 2009 — Researchers have developed a new cognitive test that is quick to use, examines 10 skills, and reportedly detects 93% of cases of Alzheimer's disease. Published online June 10 in BMJ, investigators suggest the new self-administered test is a powerful and valid screening tool.
That's the first paragraph from the article posted at Medscape today . .to take a look check out http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/704393
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