DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -Results from a simple, finger-prick blood test are promising and may help detect Alzheimer’s at home or in the doctor’s office.

Emerging research shows the potential of using a simple finger-prick blood test to detect biomarkers of Alzheimer's disease at home or in the doctor's office.

A simple finger prick blood test may help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease, according to research revealed this week at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) in Amsterdam.

Now, there’s new hope on the horizon for getting answers earlier with a simple finger prick blood test. Blood tests can help doctors diagnose lots of serious health conditions, from diabetes to ...

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Researchers detected key Alzheimer's-related biomarkers in dried blood samples drawn from a finger prick.

The dream of Theranos for finger-prick blood tests is now a reality, thanks to the efforts of rival companies. In Austin, Texas, people who fear needles can now undergo routine medical tests using ...

New research shows that finger prick blood tests have a good chance of detecting a protein in the body called beta-amyloid, a marker that is only present with Alzheimer’s patients.

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Advancements in technology and practice reported for the first time at AAIC 2023 demonstrate the simplicity, transportability and diagnostic value of blood-based biomarkers for Alzheimer's ...