The F.D.A., and Alzheimer’s experts, emphasized that the blood test should be given only to people who are already experiencing cognitive decline and are ages 55 and older.

In patients showing cognitive decline, a new blood test for Alzheimer's is expected to make diagnosis more convenient, accessible and inexpensive than other existing tests.

The research was published online on Oct. 10 in Alzheimer's & Dementia. "Our study highlights a practical and cost-effective approach for predicting cognitive decline and dementia, which could ...

The first-ever blood test to detect Alzheimer’s disease has been cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). In a Friday press release, the agency announced its approval of the first ...

The lumipulse blood test brings renewed hope for earlier diagnosis and treatment for millions of people facing the uncertainty of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.

A novel blood test that detects a key biomarker for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) could help physicians more accurately determine the presence and track disease progression. The test measures levels ...

A blood test for insulin resistance (a hallmark of diabetes) may offer clues about the speed of memory loss for people with early Alzheimer’s disease.

The FDA has approved a groundbreaking blood test for Alzheimer’s biomarkers, that can detect early signs of the disease with 90% accuracy, decades before symptoms emerge.

We're now closer to being able to diagnose the most common form of dementia with a simple test. The Food and Drug Administration on May 16 said it cleared the first blood test for Alzheimer's disease.

A blood test, Nasca says, could also help predict the effectiveness, or lack thereof, of potential new drug treatments designed to delay or prevent the onset of Alzheimer's disease.

The first Alzheimer's blood test cleared by the Food And Drug Administration is set to make diagnosis more accessible and accurate — and change the way doctors treat the disease.

The FDA greenlit marketing for the first blood test to help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease. Experts believe this will increase access to Alzheimer’s detection and reduce reliance on expensive ...