A pioneering trial has begun to assess whether a simple finger-prick blood test could offer an early diagnosis for ...

Imagine diagnosing one of the most challenging neurological diseases with just a quick finger-prick, a few drops of blood and ...

A finger-prick blood test that can be mailed to a lab may offer a simpler way to detect the brain changes linked to Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study. Researchers tested whether tiny ...

There are indications that a simple finger-prick blood test could, in the future, detect Alzheimer's disease long before the first clinical symptoms become apparent. This is shown by research ...

A new blood test could replace the brain scans and spinal taps currently used to diagnose Alzheimer's disease.

A quick finger prick and a few drops of blood on a card that can be sent in regular mail—This approach could soon make Alzheimer's testing much more accessible worldwide. A European study led by ...

A finger-prick blood test to diagnose the deadliest form of stroke might be twice as effective at spotting it than using a patient’s symptoms alone. The test, which works similarly to a lateral flow ...

The idea of diagnosing Alzheimer’s with a quick, finger-prick test marks a profound shift in how we could approach neurodegenerative diseases. Moving beyond invasive, costly procedures toward ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. All UK children could be offered screening for type 1 diabetes using a simple finger-prick blood test, say researchers who have ...

An international trial is examining whether a finger-prick blood test could be used to help diagnose Alzheimer's disease. The study, involving 1,000 volunteers aged over 60 in the UK, US and Canada, ...

A finger-prick blood test that can be mailed to a lab may offer a simpler way to detect the brain changes linked to Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study. Researchers tested whether tiny ...