AI blood test helps identify causes of dementia (English, Level A1)

Scientists make a new blood test.
The test looks for signs of dementia.
It can tell disease from normal aging.
The test uses blood samples.
It can find more than one disease.
The tool uses a computer program.
It may help doctors choose care.
The test is not ready for clinics.

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scientist — person who studies and tests things

Scientists

dementia — brain illness that affects memory and thinking

disease — a sickness that harms the body or mind

sample — small amount of blood for a test

samples

clinic — a place where people get medical care

clinics

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