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Blood test of ptau217 predicts dementia risk in elders

Published 15 July 2026

A new international study has found that a blood test measuring levels of a biomarker called phosphorylated tau 217 (ptau217) can help estimate the future risk of cognitive impairment in older adults who currently show no symptoms.

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