Breakthrough Alzheimer’s Blood Test Explained By Neurologists

James Noble, MD, MS, Professor of Neurology at Columbia University and author of Navigating Life With Dementia, was invited by the writer of the article Dr. Mill Etienne, former resident and epilepsy fellow of the Department of Neurology at Columbia, to speak about the FDA’s recent approval of using Lumipulse blood test to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease. Lumipulse blood test is for the early detection of Alzheimer’s in those older adults who show signs of memory loss. It is not recommended for those who are asymptomatic. “Given that there is no specific treatment indicated for asymptomatic persons, there is a risk of introducing psychological harm at this stage,” explains Dr. James Noble. “Healthy approaches to lifestyle will remain central in adulthood whether or not someone has a positive test, and that advice will not really change.”[read more]

Source: Forbes