Delhi: American researchers New blood test Developed, which Alzheimer's disease Of Diagnosis Along with assisting in, it is also able to tell how far the disease has progressed. This test will help doctors determine that Which treatment will be best suited to which patient And also whether the symptoms of the patient are caused by Alzheimer's or are associated with any other disease.
What is a new blood test?
Washington University School of Medicine at St. Louis And Lund University of Sweden Researchers have developed a test that MTBR-Tau243 in Blood The called protein levels measure. This protein Toxic accumulation of tau tangles in the brain Which shows Severity of alzheimer's disease Is connected to
This test not only Can identify different stages of Alzheimer'sRather it can also tell that cognitive problems of a person Are caused by Alzheimer's or any other reason.
How was research done?
Researchers from America and Sweden More than 900 participants But studied this test.
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In America 108 people And in Sweden 55 people A subgroup of a subgroup was studied.
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Then, to the test An independent dataset of 739 Sweden's 739 others But it was valid.
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Conclusions found that MTBR-Tau243 level in blood 92% accuracy With Tau set volume in the brain It reflects.
Why is this discovery important?
Pre -blood test Could only tell that The person has Alzheimer's or notBut they this Could not tell which stage the disease is. This new test Will help in accurate diagnosisBy which Right treatment at the right time Can be given. this Simple and cheaper option compared to MRI or expensive pet scan It is possible Doctors will help in understanding that Which patients can benefit more than medicines.
Opinion of experts
Washington University Neurology professor and study co-author Randle J. Betman Said, “This blood test clearly recognizes Alzheimer's Tau Tangles. It is yet available to us Best biomarker remedy Is, so that doctors can decide which treatment will be best for their patients. “
conclusion
This new blood test Accurate identity of Alzheimer's disease There is a big step in. If this technique becomes widely available, then it Millions of people worldwide can help get quick and right treatment.
