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Power 3 Medical Products was recently featured on both Fox News and the BBC for their soon to be launched blood test for Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases. Here is the link to the BBC story:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7330321.stm

Two final validation studies are currently ongoing in the USA and Greece. Launch is expected for later this year. This will be very helpful in finally offering early detection of the disease.
 
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Greg---You are probably correct. The only problem is that the tests may also be used as a tool by Health and Long Term Care insurance companies to cherry pick their clients.


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Senate passes genetic discrimination ban:
The law forbids using DNA tests to decide jobs, health coverage

Just passed today...

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/24293216/
 
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