The test may make it easier to identify whether people with memory and thinking problems have Alzheimer’s or not. By Pam Belluck A blood test that can help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease has received ...

Emory researchers discovered blood changes that could allow Alzheimer’s to be detected years before symptoms appear.

Burlington-based Labcorp has launched the first blood-based test cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for ...

Alzheimer’s disease is a devastating condition that affects more than 7 million Americans, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. As the Baby Boomer generation ages, this number is estimated to ...

A new blood test that detects a hallmark of Alzheimer's is poised to change the way doctors diagnose and treat the disease. The test, the first of its kind to be cleared by the Food and Drug ...

Scientists have long known of a link between loss of smell and dementia — mainly because the plaque buildup that signals dementia initially occurs in parts of the brain related to memory and smell.

In many cases, it's not until memory problems start creeping up that most people learn they have Alzheimer's disease. By then, the disease may already be progressing, leaving limited options for ...

From a blood test to the unexpected role of lithium, these findings may lead to better diagnosis and treatment of the ...

Dr. Mary Sano answers the question: 'What Is A Delayed Recall Test?' May 4, 2009 -- Question: What is a delayed recall test, and how is it used to diagnose Alzheimer's disease? Answer: Delayed recall ...

The blood test is nearly 92% as accurate as a PET scan or spinal tap in detecting patients with Alzheimer’s Getty The FDA greenlit marketing for the first blood test to help diagnose Alzheimer’s ...

A less invasive test for Alzheimer’s is a big advance. But it’s not perfect and is not meant to screen healthy people.