The anion gap blood test measures the acid-base and electrolyte balance in the blood. Results can show whether there is an imbalance in a person’s pH levels, which may be making the blood too acidic ...

With the approval of anti-amyloid monoclonal antibodies to treat early-stage Alzheimer’s disease (AD), the need for accurate and early diagnosis is crucial. Blood-based biomarkers offer a promising ...

Think your patient may have celiac disease? The harsh reality is that current diagnostic tests require patients to consume gluten for an accurate diagnosis, which poses challenges for individuals ...

A simple finger-prick dried blood test accurately tracked Alzheimer’s-related brain changes in research settings, pointing to a future role in widening access to early screening while confirmatory ...

The U.S. FDA recently approved a new blood test to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease. The test, called Lumipulse, measures two proteins in plasma: pTau217 and ß-Amyloid 1-42. These proteins clump together ...