Major Alzheimer's group says some blood tests may be used in place of brain scans for diagnosis

Major Alzheimer's group says some blood tests may be used in place of brain scans for diagnosis

Alzheimer’s Association now recommends certain blood tests for diagnosing the condition, a shift that could expand access to treatment.

FROM THE ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2025: ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION RELEASES ITS FIRST CLINICAL PRACTICE GUIDELINE FOR BLOOD-BASED BIOMARKER TESTS

Key Takeaways At AAIC 2025, the Alzheimer’s Association released the first in a series of clinical practice guidelines for the diagnosis, treatment and care of Alzheimer’s and all other dementia. The guideline focuses on the use of blood-based biomarker tests by specialists to assess levels of Alzheimer’s disease pathology in people with cognitive impairment. The […] The post FROM THE ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2025: ALZHEI…