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Alzheimer’s diagnosed with a simple blood test
- Scientists at USC's Keck School of Medicine have created an affordable blood test called 5ADCSI that utilizes xMAP technology to detect early indicators of Alzheimer's disease.
- The test arose from the need to measure five key Alzheimer's biomarkers simultaneously with greater accessibility than costly or invasive methods like CSF collection.
- In a study involving 63 samples from individuals categorized as Alzheimer's patients, those with mild cognitive impairment, and healthy controls, the 5ADCSI blood test identified elevated biomarker concentrations, particularly p217Tau, most prominently in the Alzheimer's group.
- The test uses antibody-coated color-coded beads to capture biomarkers, with imaging sensors measuring levels, and plans exist to validate clinical reliability on hundreds of patients.
- This affordable and easier-to-use blood test could improve early diagnosis accessibility, enabling earlier preventive treatment and better management of Alzheimer's disease.
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Greta García Escobar, Neuropsychologist at the Hospital Del Mar: “A Blood Test Can Now Be Done to Detect Alzheimer in Patients with Symptoms; if Forgetfulness Lasts, the Doctor Must Be consulted.”
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