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 ...

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.

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 ...

The US Food and Drug Administration has given marketing clearance to a blood test to help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease, making the test the first to get signoff to aid in the early detection of the ...

The FDA has approved the first blood test to detect signs of Alzheimer’s disease, marking a major step toward easier diagnosis. The Lumipulse G pTau217/ß-Amyloid 1-42 Plasma Ratio test identifies ...

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Several blood tests have been shown to accurately diagnose Alzheimer’s disease — as previously reported by Fox News Digital — but now a new test has emerged ...

"If we can attack the disease before those symptoms start, we're doing a major service to the patient and to society." ...

The Lumipulse G pTau217/ß-Amyloid 1-42 Plasma Ratio is the first blood test aiding Alzheimer's diagnosis by detecting amyloid plaques, offering a less invasive alternative to PET scans. The test ...