The test involves measuring brain waves while images are flashed on a computer screen.
Dr George Stothart's test involves measuring brain waves given out when someone recognises an imageA neuroscientist has been given £92,747 to develop a test for Alzheimer's disease and dementia at the University of Bath.
The types of dementia being studied by Dr Stothart include frontotemporal dementia, dementia with Lewy bodies and vascular dementia.Dr Stothart said: "This award will be instrumental in further developing Fastball to help diagnose all forms of dementia, not just Alzheimer's disease.
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