An existing drug for HIV could double as a preventative therapy for Alzheimer’s disease, according to researchers. NRTIs (nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors) are antivirals that are ...

While Alzheimer's disease is mostly considered a disorder of the brain, emerging evidence suggests that the condition also affects other organs of the body. Working with the laboratory fruit fly ...

A blood sample analysis can detect markers of this disease at early stages, providing a cheaper and less invasive option for diagnosis. In clinical trials, the Lumipulse blood test was highly ...

cleared the first blood test on Friday to help diagnose Alzheimer's disease. The test, manufactured by Fujirebio Diagnostics, is for those aged 55 and older who are already exhibiting signs and ...

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Friday it had cleared a new test to help diagnose adults with Alzheimer’s disease, the first diagnostic tool that uses a blood draw to check for ...

New research suggests that a common viral infection lurking in as many as 8 out of 10 Americans could increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. But there’s a glimmer of hope — scientists ...

The Food and Drug Administration on May 16 said it cleared the first blood test for Alzheimer's disease. The blood test is for patients 55 and older who have signs and symptoms of the mind-robbing ...

Through her suffering and dignity, Deter puts a much-needed human face on the tragedy of Alzheimer's disease (AD), one of the most important medical problems currently confronting humankind.

However, there remains no current single test to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease. Doctors primarily rely on a variety of tools to diagnose the condition, which may include medical history ...

May 16 (UPI) --The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved a new blood test for the early detection of Alzheimer's disease in patients beginning to show cognitive decline. Fujirebio ...