An international trial involving 1,000 volunteers will aim to detect biomarkers associated with the condition.

While a blood test to look for Alzheimer’s is a monumental leap, and is a great source of hope, we need to remember that a positive blood test is a marker of pathology, not a guarantee of ...

Framed in his office, Eric Olson displays what he calls a “unique piece of history.” It’s a letter informing him of a $44 million settlement in a class action lawsuit involving Theranos, the infamous ...

An Austin, Texas-based company is bringing a new type of “finger prick” blood test to pharmacies that they say is quicker and more convenient than standard tests. By taking a few drops of blood from ...

A finger-prick blood test that can be mailed to a lab may offer a simpler way to detect the brain changes linked to Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study. Researchers tested whether tiny ...

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 ...

GPs could soon be able to screen their patients for Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) using a simple handheld device developed by Monash engineers. Associate Professor Sudha Mokkapati has been working on the ...

A finger-prick blood test that can be mailed to a lab may offer a simpler way to detect the brain changes linked to Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study. Researchers tested whether tiny ...

An international trial is testing whether a simple finger-prick blood test can diagnose Alzheimer’s earlier and more easily.