Alzheimer’s blood test could replace PET brain scans after hitting 94 percent accuracy

A new study from scientists at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis is suggesting a novel blood test can identify subjects at an early stage of Alzheimer's disease, years before any symptoms appear. The blood test may even be more accurate than PET brain scans, and is hoped to accelerate screening of patients for participation in clinical trials.

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Category: Medical

Tags:

• Alzheimer's Disease
• Blood
• Dementia
• Diagnostic devices
• Test

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