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New AI technology can provide rapid and reliable dementia diagnosis
Researchers at Örebro University have developed two new AI models that can analyze the brain's electrical activity and accurately distinguish between healthy individuals and patients with dementia, including Alzheimer's disease.
Why it matters: Researchers developed AI models analyzing brain electrical activity to distinguish healthy individuals from dementia and Alzheimer's patients.
New method to track progression of Alzheimer's, related dementias based on metabolic, vascular brain changes
Researchers from the Indiana University School of Medicine have developed a highly sensitive diagnostic that predicts a person's stage of dementia based on neurovascular and metabolic changes. They recently published their findings in Alzheimer's & Dementia.
Why it matters: Indiana University researchers developed a highly sensitive diagnostic predicting dementia stages based on neurovascular and metabolic changes.
FDA Clears First Blood Test Used in Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease
The FDA granted 510(k) clearance to Fujirebio's Lumipulse G pTau217/Beta-Amyloid 1-42 Plasma Ratio test, the first blood test cleared to help diagnose Alzheimer's in adults 55 and older with signs of cognitive decline. In FDA's review, positive results correctly identified amyloid plaques 91.7% of the time and negative results correctly ruled them out 97.3% of the time.
Why it matters: A simple blood draw can now help identify amyloid plaques without a spinal tap or PET scan, potentially speeding diagnosis and lowering costs, though FDA stressed it isn't a stand-alone diagnostic test.
Read at FDA → Archived copy (10 Oct 2026), Internet ArchiveQuest Diagnostics Launches New AD-Detect Blood Test to Aid in Confirming Alzheimer's Disease
Quest Diagnostics launched a new AD-Detect Abeta42/40 and p-tau217 blood test nationwide (except New York), combining two biomarkers into a proprietary 'Likelihood Score' that showed about 89% positive/negative predictive values in studies presented at the 2025 AAN meeting.
Why it matters: Expands commercial, direct-to-clinician access to blood-based Alzheimer's biomarker testing through one of the largest U.S. lab networks, at lower cost than PET scans or spinal taps.
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Read at Quest Diagnostics → Archived copy (17 Apr 2026), Internet ArchiveDifficulty managing bills may signal early dementia
Missed mortgage and credit card payments may signal early cognitive decline years before a dementia diagnosis, according to an NIA-funded study.
Why it matters: Difficulty managing bills and missed payments may signal early cognitive decline years before a formal dementia diagnosis.
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