"Early Warning: Spatial Navigation Issues Linked to Alzheimer's Risk"
TL;DR
Doctors have warned that a person's ability to navigate could serve as a warning sign for Alzheimer's disease years before other symptoms appear. A study by UCL researchers using virtual reality found that impaired spatial navigation may develop years before the onset of other symptoms, with a strong gender difference observed. The findings could lead to the development of a diagnostic support tool for the NHS, potentially aiding in early and accurate diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease.
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