2024-01-24 22:10:58
Taking a blood test might help detect Alzheimer’s disease even before the first symptoms appear, which might also avoid having to go through sometimes more expensive tests, according to a recent study.
Published Monday in the JAMA Neurologythe report indicates that a blood test might identify plasma biomarkers that would help detect this disease.
“A robust and precise blood biomarker would allow a more complete assessment of cognitive disorders in contexts where advanced testing is limited,” is explained in the study by Swedish researchers.
Typically, doctors use other tests – such as MRI, positron emission tomography (PET), or lumbar puncture – performed in specialized centers to detect the disease.
The arrival of a blood test would allow a greater number of people to have access to it, while these other tests are rather expensive.
“The use of a blood biomarker aims to promote early and accurate diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, which will improve patient care and ultimately provide them with rapid access to disease-modifying therapies,” he added.
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