Early detection of Alzheimer's can lessen dangers - NewsChannel 10
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Even in the early stages of Alzheimer's, there are dangers that come with the disease. Tuesday Texas Tech University held free memory screenings for early detection. Imagine not remembering where you live or where you were going. This is a reality for nearly 300,000 people in Texas. This reality also means we could be put at risk. Dozens of people lined up at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center to get tested for Alzheimer's. Read the full story >> |
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