Finger prick blood test trial 'could revolutionise' Alzheimer's diagnosis, say experts

Belfast man who lost parents to Alzheimer’s backs 'breakthrough' finger-prick test

His dad passed away on St Patrick's Day in 2008 with Alzheimer's followed by his mum five years later.

Alzheimer's breakthrough as finger-prick blood test could transform diagnosis, scientists say

A major international clinical trial is currently investigating whether a simple finger-prick blood test could transform the way Alzheimer's disease is diagnosed.The Bio-Hermes-002 study spans the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada, and has recruited 1,000 participants aged 60 and above.Researchers are seeking to identify specific biomarkers in the blood that indicate the presence of the degenerative condition.The trial is being coordi…

Could Alzheimer's be predicted with a finger-prick test?

An international trial has started to see if a simple finger-prick blood test could predict Alzheimer's before symptoms start.

New blood test could 'revolutionise' dementia diagnosis as experts issue major update

A quick blood test could replace the current invasive methods of diagnosing the disease and it could be performed in GP surgeries

The finger prick blood test that could revolutionise Alzheimer’s diagnosis

The test aims to pick up three proteins known to be associated with Alzheimer’s

Finger-prick blood test could detect Alzheimer's before you have symptoms

At present, a definitive diagnosis of Alzheimer’s can only be given if people undergo a specialised brain scan or a lumbar puncture