New Blood Test for Alzheimer's Disease Shows Promise
Highly Accurate Test Could Revolutionize Diagnosis and Treatment
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A new blood test for Alzheimer's disease has shown promising results, according to a new study published in the journal Nature Medicine. The test, which focuses on a form of the protein tau that accumulates in the brains of Alzheimer's patients, was found to be as accurate as or even more accurate than current methods of diagnosis, such as brain scans.
The study, which was conducted by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, involved 1,033 people who were either healthy, had mild cognitive impairment, or had Alzheimer's disease. The researchers found that the new blood test was able to correctly identify 96% of people with Alzheimer's disease, and 93% of people with mild cognitive impairment.
This is a significant improvement over current methods of diagnosis, which can be expensive and time-consuming. Brain scans, for example, can cost thousands of dollars and require patients to undergo a radioactive tracer injection. The new blood test, on the other hand, is relatively inexpensive and can be done in a doctor's office.
The researchers say that the new blood test could have a major impact on the diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer's disease. Currently, there is no cure for Alzheimer's, but early diagnosis can help slow the progression of the disease and improve quality of life.
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