I always keep an eye on advances in neurodegenerative disease research, especially as their prevalence continues to rise. With more people being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and other dementias, anything we can do to delay onset or improve early detection is a step in the right direction. A recent study from the University of Pittsburgh caught my attention. Researchers have developed a biomarker test that can detect Alzheimer’s up to 10 years before symptoms appear—by identifying tau protein tangles, one of the earliest signs of the disease.
Read more about this breakthrough here:
👉 New test could detect Alzheimer’s a decade before brain scans
This kind of innovation could be a game-changer. Early diagnosis means early intervention, giving people more time to explore treatments, make lifestyle adjustments, and even prevent or slow disease progression.
Why this matters:
- Over 55 million people worldwide are living with dementia, with Alzheimer’s accounting for 60–70% of cases. 2050 this number is expected to reach 139 million (Alzheimer’s Disease International).
- Current diagnostic tools rely on brain scans and spinal taps, which are expensive, invasive, and often done too late. This new test moves toward a non-invasive blood-based approach, making early detection more accessible (Alzheimer’s Association).
- The sooner we detect neurodegenerative diseases, the more we can do to delay their impact and expand our health span—living longer, healthier, and disease-free.
It’s so important that we stay informed and aware of these innovations. The more we know, the more we can push our healthcare systems to adopt them—ensuring we all benefit from scientific advancements that can make a difference.
Read more about this breakthrough here:
👉 New test could detect Alzheimer’s a decade before brain scans
What do you think about this? Should early detection be prioritised more in healthcare?
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