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A recent study from doctors at Mayo Clinic is the beginning of a major breakthrough in how to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease. 

Rather than the expensive and time-consuming process of MRIs or PET scans, it may soon be possible to detect Alzheimer’s with a simple blood test.  

Dr. Minerva Carrasquillo is the principal investigator behind one study developing a blood test to detect Alzheimer’s. She joined host Cathy Wurzer to talk more.

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A recent study from doctors at Mayo Clinic is the beginning of a major breakthrough in how to diagnose Alzheimer’s. Dr. Minerva Carrasquillo is the principle investigator behind the study. She joined host Cathy Wurzer to talk more.

A recent study from doctors at Mayo Clinic is the beginning of a major breakthrough in how to diagnose Alzheimer’s. Rather than the expense and time-consuming process of MRIs or PET scans, it may soon be possible to detect Alzheimer’s with a simple blood test. Dr. Minerva Carrasquillo is the principal investigator behind one study developing a blood test to detect Alzheimer’s. She joined host Cathy Wurzer to talk more.

New study could create a breakthrough in diagnosing Alzheimer's disease

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