Alzheimer’s disease is a devastating condition that affects more than 7 million Americans, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. As the Baby Boomer generation ages, this number is estimated to ...

In many cases, it's not until memory problems start creeping up that most people learn they have Alzheimer's disease. By then, the disease may already be progressing, leaving limited options for ...

What if screening for the diseases that cause dementia could start with something as quick as a finger-prick blood test?

In clinical trials, the Lumipulse blood test was highly accurate at detecting brain plaques tied to Alzheimer’s disease, which paved the way for FDA approval. Compared to brain scans and spinal taps ...

A new brainwave test could detect early signs of Alzheimer’s years before diagnosis — in just three minutes. That’s according to researchers at the University of Bath and the University of Bristol, ...

The earlier Alzheimer’s disease can be diagnosed, the better the outcomes; however, it can be hard to diagnose the disease in its earliest stages. The United States Food and Drug Administration ...

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A blood sample analysis can detect markers of this disease at early stages, providing a cheaper and less invasive option for diagnosis. In clinical trials, the Lumipulse blood test was highly accurate ...