Tag: Suzanne Schindler July 30, 2024 Accuracy of diagnostic blood tests for Alzheimer’s disease variesHead-to-head comparison of 6 tests reveals which ones could replace spinal taps, brain scans.News Release February 21, 2024 Alzheimer’s blood test performs as well as FDA-approved spinal fluid testsCould make early Alzheimer’s diagnosis, treatment accessible to more people.News Release August 2, 2023 Study defines disparities in memory careProvides baseline to measure progress toward racial equity in care for Alzheimer’s disease.News Release April 21, 2022 Race of people given Alzheimer’s blood tests may affect interpretation of results3 of 4 tests performed inconsistently across racial groups.News Release September 16, 2021 Time until dementia symptoms appear can be estimated via brain scanAlzheimer’s dementia predicted by brain amyloid levels, age.News Release August 1, 2019 A blood test for Alzheimer’s? It’s coming, scientists reportSource: New York Times August 1, 2019 Blood test is highly accurate at identifying Alzheimer’s before symptoms ariseWhen combined with age and genetic risk factor, test is 94% accurate.News Release Posts navigation
