Alzheimer’s blood test achieves 90% accuracy
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A recent study in the medical journal JAMA revealed that a newly developed blood test for Alzheimer's disease has demonstrated 90% accuracy, outperforming existing diagnostic exams. This breakthrough offers a less invasive, more accessible option for early detection of the disease, which currently requires more complex and expensive testing like brain imaging and cerebrospinal fluid analysis. The test could revolutionize how Alzheimer's is diagnosed, potentially leading to earlier interventions and improved patient outcomes.
Source
Palmqvist S, Tideman P, Mattsson-Carlgren N, et al. Blood Biomarkers to Detect Alzheimer Disease in Primary Care and Secondary Care. JAMA. Published online July 28, 2024. doi:10.1001/jama.2024.13855
Additional Reading
https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2024/07/29/alzheimers-blood-test/
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/28/health/alzheimers-blood-test.html