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Eye Test Spots Alzheimer's

Dead nerve cells in the retina could signal dementia's onset

By Nick McMaster,  Newser Staff

Posted Jan 14, 2010 2:48 PM CST

(Newser) – British scientists have developed an eye test they claim can identify the early stages of Alzheimer's. The researchers found that dead nerve cells in the retina correlate to damage in the brain to such a degree that tests for retinal damage could detect Alzheimer's. "...   Read full story »

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