Latest Alzheimer's disease News

Blood tests for Alzheimer's may be coming to your doctor's office. Here's what to know

Jul. 28, 2024 10:43 AM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — New blood tests could help doctors diagnose Alzheimer’s disease faster and more accurately, researchers reported Sunday – but some appear to work far better than others. It’s tricky to tell if memory problems are caused by Alzheimer’s. That requires...

Researchers report that a blood test can help doctors diagnose Alzheimer's faster and more accurately

Jul. 28, 2024 07:24 AM EDT
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Researchers report that a blood test can help doctors diagnose Alzheimer's faster and more accurately.

European committee says Alzheimer's treatment Leqembi shouldn't get marketing approval

Jul. 26, 2024 09:52 AM EDT

Shares of Biogen slid Friday after a European regulatory committee said the Alzheimer’s treatment Leqembi should not receive marketing approval. The European Medicines Agency committee said concerns about the drug’s potential side effects outweigh the impact it has in slowing the...