First Alzheimer’s commercial blood test to detect amyloid beta hits the market
A new blood test that detects the presence of Alzheimer’s brain plaques on Thursday became the first to hit the commercial market on a wide scale.
Alzheimer’s Screening
Cognitively healthy residents over-diagnosed with dementia at intake: study
Positive delirium screenings in new SNF residents often lead to inappropriate dementia diagnoses — even in those who are cognitively healthy, investigators contend.
Algorithm accurately predicts Alzheimer’s risk, study finds
A computer algorithm can go head-to-head with neurologists, accurately diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease and predicting risk, say investigators.
Dementia screening in primary care does not increase anxiety, study finds
Can dementia screening harm a patient’s mental health? Not according to a study of diverse Indiana primary clinics.
Do you want to know that you’ll develop Alzheimer’s? For many, the answer is yes
Most adults want to know that they have Alzheimer’s disease before symptoms appear, finds a UK survey. And 75% are willing to be tested.
Subtle cognitive problems may reveal Alzheimer’s far earlier than thought
Amyloid plaques accumulated faster in the brains of people who showed subtle difficulties in memory and learning tests.
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, December 19
Sound sleep may counter genetic risk of heart disease and stroke … Healthy diet could save $50 billion in cardiometabolic health care costs … Partnership aims to identify flu vaccines for elderly nursing home residents … Electronic health record scan can predict Alzheimer’s up to 8 years in advance
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, September 12
Eyes could be windows to Alzheimer’s disease risk … FDA OKs glucagon rescue pen for severe hypos in diabetes … Boosting vitamin K may help stabilize warfarin patients … Evidence lacking for cognitive screening in seniors: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
Blood test for Alzheimer’s may simplify diagnoses, reduce need for invasive tests
A blood test to detect Alzheimer’s disease may reduce the need for more costly, specialized and invasive diagnostic procedures.
Also in the news for June 11, 2014 . . .
Long-term care CEO joins McDonald’s, Coke execs in immigration reform push … CA nursing homes need stricter scrutiny from state agency, feds say … Rite Aid under fire for Alzheimer’s screening
