From Spinal Taps to Simple Blood Draws: Alzheimer’s Testing May Be Changing

Study conducted by evaluating blood biomarkers for Alzheimer's.

786 participants from 17 memory clinics in Spain.

p-tau217 shown to be the most accurate marker.

Tests achieved 80-90 percent identification rate for Alzheimer's.

Results matched CSF and PET tests effectively.

Potential to ease diagnosis and lower costs.

Further studies required for validation and standardization.