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Alzheimer's Rates Soar in Those Over 85: Study

12/17/2025

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  • King's College London and collaborators report that Alzheimer's disease is more prevalent in people over 85 than previously thought.
  • The study analyzed 11,486 blood samples from participants aged 57 and older.
  • It found that over 10% of those over 70 meet criteria for monoclonal antibody treatments.
  • Accessible blood tests for early diagnosis are not available on the NHS.