Alzheimer's Blood Tests Are Transforming How Patients Get Diagnosed
New blood tests aim to catch Alzheimer's in its earliest stages. But how well do they actually work for improving patient outcomes?
Blood tests for Alzheimer’s disease can help simplify the diagnostic process. But how much are they really improving patients’ prognoses? (Image credit: anand purohit via Getty Images)
LONDON — New blood tests for Alzheimer’s disease aim to catch the condition in its earliest stages. Scientists hope that, someday, by spotting very early signs of dementia and enabling earlier treatments, these tests could significantly improve patients’ prognoses.
But how well do current blood tests work for that purpose?