Three-minute test detects Alzheimer’s risk early
New test detects Alzheimer’s risk early using brainwaves, offering hope for timely treatment.
Why it matters
- Early detection of Alzheimer’s risk can help identify those who might benefit from new drugs.
- The test is non-invasive and quick, taking only three minutes.
By the numbers
- Trial involved 54 healthy adults and 52 patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI).
- Test uses EEG to measure brain’s automatic responses to images.
The big picture
- Early detection can lead to timely intervention with new Alzheimer’s drugs.
- Test could be a game-changer if larger studies confirm its effectiveness.
What they're saying
- Experts are cautiously optimistic about the test’s potential.
- Larger, diverse studies needed to confirm predictive power.
Caveats
- Test cannot definitively identify who will develop Alzheimer’s.
- More research needed to determine predictive power over time.
What’s next
- Larger studies to confirm findings.
- Integration with other diagnostic tools.