Blood test shows high accuracy in detecting Alzheimer's in Asian populations

At-home smell test for early detection of Alzheimer's disease

Researchers developed olfactory tests -- in which participants sniff odor labels that have been placed on a card -- to assess people's ability to discriminate, identify and remember odors. They found that participants could successfully take the test at home and that older adults with cognitive impairment scored lower on the test than cognitively normal adults.

Blood test shows high accuracy in detecting Alzheimer's in Asian populations

A study in Alzheimer's & Dementia, a leading journal in dementia research, has demonstrated the high accuracy of plasma p-tau217 as a blood-based biomarker for detecting abnormal brain beta-amyloid (Aβ) pathology, a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease (AD).

A Love Story Tested by Time: Lynn Wenger’s Journey Through His Wife’s Battle with Alzheimer’s - New York Weekly

By: Paul White Love holds a different meaning for everyone. For some, it’s defined in shared laughter over morning coffee or whispered dreams under the stars. For others, it’s highlighted in the quiet sacrifices, the unconditional understanding, and the promises made in wedding vows. However, all experience one universal aspect of love: it is not just in the easy moments, but in the courage to walk beside someone, even when the path grows uncert…

The Impact of APOE-ε4 on TAU Pathology in Alzheimer’s Varies by Sex and Ethnicity

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