Over seven million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease (AD), and the heartbreaking day-to-day battle with the effects of cognitive decline. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, the brain changes that cause the disease actually begin 20 years or more before symptoms start, highlighting the critical need for early and accurate diagnosis. However, current diagnostic tools involve painful spinal taps, expensive scans and cognitive tests that can be limited in their accuracy.
This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
