Genomic Testing Cooperative Highlights Expanded Role of CSF-Based Molecular Profiling Following NCCN Update

Genomic Testing Cooperative (GTC) today highlighted its Liquid Trace® cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)-based molecular profiling ...
Medical Xpress

Study finds the timing of CSF biomarker divergence for Alzheimer disease, normal cognition varies

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and other biomarkers differ for individuals with Alzheimer disease and cognitively normal controls, with the estimated times of divergence varying from 18 to six years before ...
ALZFORUM

Forget PET and CSF. Start Immunotherapy on a Blood Test?

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 ...
Medscape

FDA Clears New Biomarker Assays for Early Alzheimer’s Detection

Roche has received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for additional cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) assays for Alzheimer’s disease (AD), supporting timely diagnosis and treatment ...
Science Daily

Single-use sensor strips detect cerebrospinal fluid leaks

Researchers developed a single-use sensor strip that can be used with a circuit board to detect cerebrospinal fluid leaks. They collected nine clinical samples and introduced the test fluid into a ...
MedPage Today

New Guideline Backs Some Blood Tests for Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosis

TORONTO -- Blood tests for Alzheimer's disease biomarkers can be used clinically -- and can replace expensive brain scans and invasive cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) sampling -- as long as they meet strict ...