It is not possible to test for a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak at home. However, knowing the possible symptoms of a CSF leak can help a person know when to seek emergency help to receive a diagnosis ...

Roche is on a roll: For the second time in less than a year, the company has scored FDA clearance for a pair of assays that can be used together to help spot signs of Alzheimer’s disease. The duo ...

Blood tests for Alzheimer’s disease are now so accurate that a positive result, on its own, is reason enough for people who are suspected of having AD to start immunotherapy. So proffered Suzanne ...

A genomic test developed at UC San Francisco to rapidly detect almost any kind of pathogen – virus, bacteria, fungus or parasite – has proved successful after a decade of use. The test has the ...

May aid in the diagnosis of prion disease. RT-QuIC identifies the disease-causing agent. Total TAU and 14-3-3γ are indirect markers of neurodegenerative diseases. Assumes that the patient has a ...