FDA approves new blood test for Alzheimer’s disease
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval for a new blood test designed to aid in the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. Developed by Roche, the Elecsys Phospho-Tau blood test is the latest diagnostic tool to receive regulatory clearance for this purpose.
This development marks the fourth time the FDA has approved a blood test for Alzheimer’s disease within the last two years. The approval represents a continued trend in the availability of blood-based diagnostic options for the condition.
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