FDA Clears New Blood Test that Could Speed Alzheimer’s Diagnosis and Treatment

Health & LifestyleNews
134

Listen to article (english)

Translate to Spanish or other 102 languages!

With Alzheimer’s rates climbing and diagnoses often delayed until symptoms progress, a new FDA-cleared blood test could mark a turning point in how the disease is identified and managed. Image for illustration purposes
With Alzheimer’s rates climbing and diagnoses often delayed until symptoms progress, a new FDA-cleared blood test could mark a turning point in how the disease is identified and managed. Image for illustration purposes

Mega Doctor News

- Advertisement -

By George Washington University

Newswise – With Alzheimer’s rates climbing and diagnoses often delayed until symptoms progress, a new FDA-cleared blood test could mark a turning point in how the disease is identified and managed.

This week, the FDA cleared Roche’s Elecsys pTau181 test — only the second blood-based biomarker test approved this year for Alzheimer’s disease. The test, developed with Eli Lilly, gives primary care physicians a faster way to help rule out Alzheimer’s in patients showing signs of cognitive decline, potentially reducing reliance on costly PET scans and getting patients to answers — and treatment — sooner.

- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -

Latest news

- Advertisement -
Previous article
HHSC Encourages Preventive Care During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Next article
STHS Children’s Partners with Spirit Halloween for Pre-Halloween Party for Patients

More Articles

FDA Clears First Standalone Robotic Device for Outpatient Blood Draws

Mega Doctor News FDA - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today authorized...

Study: Limiting Social Media Use Does Not Boost Young Adults’ Well-Being

What happens when young adults are asked to slash their social media use to 30 minutes a day? In a new set of studies, most did not follow through, and those who did cut back reported no greater improvement in well-being than their peers who used social media as usual.

Effective Ways to Banish Mosquitoes

We all know how pesky those little bugs can be, so what can you do to help keep them away?

Why Daily Recess Is Essential for Schoolchildren

As families prepare for ‘back-to-school’ time, it’s a great opportunity to evaluate how your child’s daily routine is structured. From ensuring a good start with a nutritious breakfast to encouraging appropriate amounts of homework time and sleep based on age, creating time for physical activity is also important.
- Advertisement -