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Can we make blood transfusions safer by testing for proteins linked to strokes and Alzheimer’s? (www.ucl.ac.uk)
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[–] Miller@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago

I was thinking more of the carers, nurses and family members of those suffering from the disease. Not only does it take everything from them that was themselves but now the prospect they might transmit it to those that care for them too.