A simple blood test that could diagnose early onset of Alzheimer’s disease has been developed by researchers at University of Melbourne.
The research team previously identified that changes in the brain occur two decades before patients show signs of dementia. These changes can be detected through expensive brain imaging procedures.
POLICE are hunting a man who allegedly stole a care from Melbourne’s north-east, before venturing on a crime spree, stealing petrol and items from several cars.
It is believed a grey 2002 Nissan Skyline was stolen from a house in Dunvegan Crescent, Macleod sometime between 10pm and 11pm.
RACING punters are being reminded to behave responsibly during the Melbourne Cup carnival, or be slapped with hefty fines.
More than 330,000 racegoers are expected to flock to Flemington over the four main race days.
A girl, 6, has died from serious injuries sustained in a horror two-vehicle collision in northern Victoria late last week.
Police believe a white Mitsubishi Pajero 4WD was travelling south on the Hume Freeway in Locksley when its rear left tyre blew out causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle just before 3pm on October 23.
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