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Alzheimer’s disease: Simplified diagnosis, with more reliable criteria
July 7, 2014 by NewsBot
How many patients receive an incorrect diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease? The answer is a surprisingly high number: over a third, researchers report. To reduce the number of errors, researchers have developed a simplified diagnosis based on the most specific criteria of the disease. A challenge primarily for research, but also for clinical practice.