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Discover how the pTau 181 plasma test, the first FDA-cleared blood biomarker, is changing the way GPs approach dementia assessment. Join Prof Amy Brodtmann and Dr Marita Long as they discuss when this test can meaningfully guide diagnosis and next steps.
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Experts: Prof Amy Brodtmann, Cognitive Neurologist
Host: Dr Marita Long, GP & Medical Educator
Total time: 28 mins
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Cognitive Neurologist, Monash University; Cognitive Neurology Lead, Eastern Cognitive Disorders Clinic, Cognitive Neurology Lead, Melbourne Health Cognitive Neurology Service

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