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Alzheimer's Blood Tests May Soon Be Available at Your Doctor's Office

  • New blood tests could improve the speed and accuracy of Alzheimer's diagnosis, but their reliability varies, and they are not yet widely available.
  • Current research indicates that p-tau217 tests show the most promise, with an accuracy rate greater than 90%.
  • These tests are expected to help primary care doctors better evaluate memory problems and guide further specialist referrals.