Poor navigation could predict Alzheimer’s years before symptoms appear – study
by Nina Massey
Feb 29, 2024
3 minutes
A person’s navigation abilities could help to predict Alzheimer’s disease years before symptoms appear, research suggests.
A new study indicates that people at risk of the disease have impaired spatial navigation before problems with other mental functions, including memory.
It is hoped the findings might lead to the development of a diagnostic support tool for the NHS in the coming years.
The research led by researchers used virtual reality
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