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December 14, 2004

Smell test may predict Alzheimer’s disease

A simple scratch and sniff test may help doctors identify patients with Alzheimer’s disease, researchers said Monday.  They found that patients with early Alzheimer’s disease may be unable to smell certain odors, including strawberry, smoke, soap and cloves.

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Posted by Tom Troceen