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Technology To Detect Alzheimer's Takes SXSW Prize

Posted by samzenpus on from the catching-it-early dept.

An anonymous reader writes "Being able to diagnose people with Alzheimer's disease years before debilitating symptoms appear is now a step closer to reality. Researchers behind Neurotrack, the technology startup that took the first place health prize at this year's South by Southwest (SXSW) startup accelerator in Austin. The company says their new technology can diagnose Alzheimer's disease up to six years before symptoms appear with 100% accuracy."

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  1. Re:What's the point? by scottrocket · · Score: 5, Insightful

    A good screening test is one that identifies a treatable disease.

    Or six years extra for people to try experimental treatments before symptoms kick in. Or six extra years to decide when or how to gracefully leave this world, with dignity.