The test may make it easier to identify whether people with memory and thinking problems have Alzheimer’s or not. By Pam Belluck A blood test that can help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease has received ...

Alzheimer’s disease is a devastating condition that affects more than 7 million Americans, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. As the Baby Boomer generation ages, this number is estimated to ...

A new blood test that detects a hallmark of Alzheimer's is poised to change the way doctors diagnose and treat the disease. The test, the first of its kind to be cleared by the Food and Drug ...

Dr. Mary Sano answers the question: 'What Is A Delayed Recall Test?' May 4, 2009 -- Question: What is a delayed recall test, and how is it used to diagnose Alzheimer's disease? Answer: Delayed recall ...

The findings, published in the journal Neurology, show that brain changes happen decades before the onset of symptoms.

ROCHESTER — A Mayo Clinic-developed blood test to diagnose Alzheimer's disease has seen a "very positive" uptake from patients since Mayo Clinic Laboratories began offering it in April. The test is ...

The Food and Drug Administration on Friday green-lit a blood test to detect plaques in the brain associated with Alzheimer’s disease, providing a less risky and more accessible tool to help diagnose ...

This transcript has been edited for clarity. Hi. I’m Art Caplan. I'm at the Division of Medical Ethics at NYU Grossman School of Medicine in New York City. The FDA recently cleared, for the first time ...

Scientists at CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, have identified simpler and less invasive methods to improve Alzheimer's disease diagnosis, potentially making it easier for patients to ...