https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fda-approves-a-new-blood-test-to-detect-signs-of-alzheimer-sContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fda-approves-a-new-blood-test-to-detect-signs-of-alzheimer-shttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fda-approves-a-new-blood-test-to-detect-signs-of-alzheimer-s#u49356Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:48:03 +0000The US FDA has approved a blood test developed by Roche and Eli Lilly to detect signs of Alzheimer's disease. The test, called Elecsys pTau-217, will be available through Labcorp and can be used in both primary and specialty care settings. This approval provides a new tool for diagnosing Alzheimer's, a disease that affects millions of people worldwide.Why it mattersAlzheimer's disease is a progressive neurological disorder that can cause memory loss, cognitive decline, and eventually death. Early detection and diagnosis are crucial for managing the disease and developing effecti