Blood Test Shows Obesity Speeds Alzheimer’s Development
A longitudinal study finds blood-based biomarkers more sensitive than PET scans in detecting obesity's impact on Alzheimer's pathology.
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New Blood-Based Assay Targets Brain-Specific Alzheimer’s Biomarker
The single-plex assay, for research use only, measures brain-derived phosphorylated tau 217 from plasma, serum, and dried blood spots without requiring cerebrospinal fluid collection.
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AI-Enhanced EEG Promises Early Alzheimer’s Detection
AI-enhanced EEG technology is emerging as a promising tool for early detection of Alzheimer's disease, potentially facilitating prevention efforts before symptoms appear.
Blood Test for Alzheimer’s Cleared by FDA
An FDA-cleared blood test that measures key Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers is a less invasive, more accurate method to diagnose the condition.
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Test Detects P-SYN in Skin Biopsies of Patients with iRBD
Summary: CND Life Sciences has released baseline results from its NIH-funded Syn-Sleep Study,...
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NULISAseq CNS Disease Panel 120 Expanded with Blood-Based Brain-Derived pTau Assays
Alamar Biosciences has expanded its NULISAseq CNS Disease Panel 120 to include highly sensitive, blood-based assays.
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Astrocytes Play Key Role in Alzheimer’s Disease
Researchers have identified the key enzyme causing Alzheimer’s disease by linking it to excessive GABA production in reactive astrocytes.
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Blood Test Provides Accurate Results for Alzheimer’s Detection
A large international study found that a simpler blood test method using plasma P-tau217 can accurately detect Alzheimer’s disease.
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Parkinson’s Disease Needs Improved Diagnostic Processes
A study found that up to 17.7% of initial Parkinson’s disease diagnoses are later revised, highlighting the challenges of its diagnosis.
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Blood-Based Biomarker Test Accelerates Path to Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease
Labcorp has launched a nationwide blood-based biomarker test, the pTau-217/Beta Amyloid 42 Ratio, to aid in diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease.
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pTau217 Antibody Demonstrates High Rate of Reliability and Scalability
ALZpath, Inc. announced that it presented data from evaluations of its proprietary pTau217 antibody for blood-based Alzheimer’s diagnostics.
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Alzheimer’s Disease Diagnosed with Highly Accurate Blood Test
A new blood test for Alzheimer’s disease not only aids in diagnosis but also helps determine the disease’s progression.
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Video Game Test May Be as Effective as Blood Tests for Alzheimer’s Early Detection
A video game test may help detect Alzheimer’s years before symptoms appear, offering a non-invasive alternative to blood tests.
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IL-12 Is the Messenger Fueling Alzheimer’s
Microglia can transition from protective to harmful with age, producing inflammatory messengers like IL-12, which accelerates Alzheimer’s.
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Blood Test May Be Means for Early Detection of Dementia
A blood test originally developed for Alzheimer’s can help predict dementia in patients with iRBD years before symptoms appear.
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P-tau not as Disease-Specific for Alzheimer’s as Previously Thought
The detection of p-tau proteins in the blood for early Alzheimer’s disease (AD) diagnosis is less specific than previously believed.
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Study Aims to Identify New Auditory Biomarkers
The SAPHIR study aims to develop auditory biomarkers for early detection and improved disease management related to cognitive decline.
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Biomarker Test Can Detect Alzheimer’s Earlier
A biomarker test can detect early-stage tau protein clumping associated with Alzheimer’s disease up to a decade before tau tangles appear.
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