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Researchers show that a quick nasal swab can pick up early biological changes linked to Alzheimer’s, even before thinking and memory problems appear.

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[–] AmidFuror@fedia.io 23 points 1 day ago (2 children)

For those who didn't read the article, they ask patients to insert a nasal swab into either nostril for 5 minutes. Meanwhile they have you fill out a questionnaire. Once complete, you are free to leave.

Any patient who walks out of the office with the swab still jammed up their nose is likely to be developing Alzheimer's.

[–] prex@aussie.zone 4 points 1 day ago

Thank you for saving me from reading the article.
I also found a nasal swab up my nose, but that is from an unrelated drinking problem.