Alzheimer’s Blood Test That Can Detect the Disease Before Symptoms
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. Detecting this disease in its early stages is crucial for effective treatment and management. Traditionally, brain imaging techniques such as MRI scans and PET imaging have been used for diagnosis. However, these methods can be expensive and not widely accessible. Excitingly, recent breakthrough research has shown that a simple blood test may hold the key to detecting Alzheimer's disease up to 15 years before symptoms manifest.
Current diagnostic methods for Alzheimer's disease rely on the identification of amyloid and tau proteins, which form characteristic plaques and tangles in the brain. While brain imaging and spinal taps can provide insights into these proteins, they are inva...