Diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease could soon become much faster, cheaper and less invasive. Researchers have launched a new blood testing program capable of delivering results in just 18 minutes, potentially replacing PET scans that can cost between $5,000 and $7,000. Professor Matthew Kiernan, CEO of Neuroscience Research Australia, says the test could reduce misdiagnosis, help patients access new Alzheimer’s treatments sooner and eventually become available through Medicare.
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