Blood Tests for Alzheimers Diagnosis Now 91% Accurate
New Study Shows Blood Tests Can Accurately Detect Alzheimer's Disease
Blood tests could soon become a more common way to diagnose Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study published in the journal Neurology. The study found that a new blood test can detect Alzheimer's disease with 91% accuracy, which is significantly higher than the accuracy of current blood tests for the disease.
The new blood test measures the levels of a protein called amyloid-beta in the blood. Amyloid-beta is a protein that forms plaques in the brain of people with Alzheimer's disease. The study found that people with Alzheimer's disease had significantly higher levels of amyloid-beta in their blood than people without the disease.
The new blood test is still in the early stages of development, but the results of the study are promising. If the test is further validated, it could become a valuable tool for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease. Currently, Alzheimer's disease is diagnosed through a combination of cognitive tests, physical exams, and brain scans.
The new blood test could make it easier to diagnose Alzheimer's disease, especially in people who are at high risk for the disease. The test could also be used to track the progression of the disease and to evaluate the effectiveness of new treatments.
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