Alzheimers Disease Breakthrough
New Blood Test Could Diagnose Alzheimers Disease Faster and More Accurately
Scientists Have Made Another Major Stride Toward the Long-Sought Goal of Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease With a Simple Blood Test
Researchers reported Sunday that new blood tests could help doctors diagnose Alzheimer's disease faster and more accurately. The tests, which measure the levels of a protein called phosphorylated tau 181 in the blood, were shown to be 91% accurate in diagnosing Alzheimer's in people with mild cognitive decline or dementia due to Alzheimer's disease.
This is a significant advance in the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, which currently relies on expensive and invasive procedures such as brain scans and spinal taps. A blood test would be much more convenient and less costly, making it more accessible to patients and doctors.
The researchers hope that the new blood tests will lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer's disease, which could help to slow the progression of the disease and improve the quality of life for patients and their families.
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