New blood test diagnoses Alzheimer’s disease and measures how far it's progressed
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Several blood tests have been shown to accurately diagnose Alzheimer’s disease, but now a new test has emerged that can gauge how far it has progressed.
Determining the clinical stage of dementia can help ensure that the patient receives the most beneficial treatment, according to researchers. The greater amount of tau accumulation, the more severe the Alzheimer’s symptoms. "We’re about to enter the era of personalized medicine for Alzheimer’s disease." Melissa Rudy is senior health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to melissa.rudy@fox.com.
The new test could also help confirm whether Alzheimer’s or another condition is causing a person’s symptoms.
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