Certain blood proteins can predict dementia 10 years before diagnosis, study finds
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Kristen Fischer
Feb 14, 2024
Specific proteins in the blood are better than others at predicting future dementia in healthy adults, a new study shows.
Test to detect Parkinson’s shows promise, report says
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Kristen Fischer
Jan 09, 2024
Similar to how researchers are coming up with biomarker tests for Alzheimer’s and related dementias, a team of investigators are working on a blood test to detect Parkinson’s disease.
Blood test spots which people with Alzheimer’s will benefit most from anti-amyloid drugs
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Kristen Fischer
Dec 12, 2023
A blood test can tell which people may benefit most from anti-amyloid drugs — which could ease costs and prevent individuals from unneeded medicines, according to a new study published Dec. 4 in JAMA...
New blood test can spot Parkinson’s disease earlier, study shows
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Kristen Fischer
Aug 31, 2023
Researchers from Duke Health say they developed a blood test that can detect Parkinson’s disease, which could mean being able to diagnose the disease before damage to the nervous system gets worse. The...
Quest launches consumer test for Alzheimer’s
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Kristen Fischer
Aug 01, 2023
People can buy a blood test to check their levels of beta amyloid — a protein that’s known to contribute to Alzheimer’s disease. They can go directly to a Quest lab for bloodwork; the company’s...
Alzheimer’s diagnosis via a finger prick test? That could be coming soon
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Kristen Fischer
Jul 20, 2023
Researchers say they’re one step closer to being able to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease using a finger prick blood test. The test has the potential to be used at home and reach more people, they...
Alzheimer’s blood biomarkers not ready for primary care use, expert panel decides
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Alicia Lasek
Aug 18, 2022
An international group of clinicians and researchers have agreed that Alzheimer’s disease blood biomarkers are a significant breakthrough, but are not yet ready for general clinical and primary care...
Alzheimer’s blood test to be used in memory-loss prevention trial
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Alicia Lasek
Nov 12, 2021
The PrecivityAD blood test will lower barriers to participation in a new clinical trial that aims to prevent the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, researchers say.
Adopt new test, and take race out of kidney disease diagnostics, clinicians urged
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 24, 2021
Fewer Black patients will be left unaware of their true kidney function status if their healthcare providers switch to a diagnostic test that doesn’t rely on a race variable, according to a new report...
LTC residents have detectable antibodies 6 months after COVID vaccination
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 12, 2021
All residents tested in University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Senior Communities were found to have antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 after full vaccination. The findings are “cautious good news,”...