Five-minute neck scan can spot dementia 10 years earlier, say scientists.

“The test, which analyzes the pulse of blood vessels in the neck, could become part of routine testing for cognitive decline, according to the study by scientists at University College London (UCL), who presented their work Sunday at the American Heart Association’s annual scientific conferenc,”  according to a recent article on CNN.

Here is a link to the CNN article.  Interesting reading for sure.

 

https://www.cnn.com/2018/11/12/health/dementia-blood-vessels-study-scli-intl/index.html

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