FDA Approves Breakthrough Blood Test for Alzheimer's


FDA Approves Breakthrough Blood Test for Alzheimer's

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FDA Approves Breakthrough Blood Test for Alzheimer's

Health officials in the U.S. said yes to a new test. It is a blood test that can help find Alzheimer's. The test can show who might get better with special medicine.

The test helps doctors know why people have trouble with memory. It can tell if it is Alzheimer's or something else causing problems.

Many people have Alzheimer's in the U.S. and the world. It is a very common sickness that makes people forget things.

The new test looks for something in the brain called beta-amyloid. Finding this thing helps doctors see if someone has Alzheimer's.

The blood test is easier and cheaper than other tests. It can help more people use new medicines that slow down Alzheimer's.


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What does the new blood test help find?

The new blood test helps find Alzheimer's.

Why is the test important for doctors?

The test helps doctors know why people have trouble with memory and if it is Alzheimer's or something else.

How does the new test compare to other tests?

The blood test is easier and cheaper than other tests.


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