Blood test predicts Alzheimer’s disease years earlier

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DbOvCCNOh-B/A simple blood test may soon identify people at high risk of developing Alzheimer's disease years before memory problems begin.Researchers from Boston;’s Mass General Hospital, reporting in JAMA and presenting their findings at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference, found that measuring a blood protein called p-tau217 accurately identified healthy older adults at increased risk for future cognitive decline. People with the highest levels faced about a 38% risk of developing cognitive impairment within five years and a remarkable 78% risk within ten years.Scientists say the test is not yet ready for routine screening because more validation is needed, but it could become a valuable tool for identifying people most likely to benefit from future preventive treatments and for enrolling volunteers in Alzheimer's prevention trials.References for this report are available on my website.#Alzheimers #BrainHealth #MedicalResearch #BloodTest #CognitiveHealth