Blood test may detect Alzheimer’s risk in healthy people, study finds - New York Post
A new study published in JAMA suggests that a blood test measuring p-tau217 levels can predict the risk of developing Alzheimer's symptoms in healthy older adults years in advance. Researchers emphasize that while the test is a breakthrough for clinical trials, it is not yet recommended for routine screening in healthy individuals.
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Early detection tools are vital for enrolling high-risk patients in preventative drug trials, potentially changing the future of Alzheimer's treatment.
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