Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Biomarkers, Imaging Ready for Prime Time

By John Gever, Senior Editor, MedPage Today

Brain imaging results and biomarkers in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) can now be used clinically in diagnosing Alzheimer's disease, according to new guidelines proposed by a working group from the National Institute on Aging and the Alzheimer's Association.

If adopted, the guidelines would be the first major update in diagnostic criteria for Alzheimer's disease since 1984.
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