Hong Kong-led team develops blood test that can catch dementia in early stages
Early identification can allow for treatment options that would be otherwise unavailable if condition had progressed, according to researchers.
Source: scmp.com
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Early identification can allow for treatment options that would be otherwise unavailable if condition had progressed, according to researchers.
An ancient text which chronicles the use of Chinese medicine, The Yellow Emperor's Classic of Medicine, includes references to forgetfulness, a condition which describes memory impairment and has symptoms similar to our modern-day diagnosis of dementia. This text is said to have been written by Chinese emperor Huangdi around 2600BC and remains influential as a reference for practitioners of traditional...