NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedSeptember 12, 2026Miami-Dade County
Associated Press reports that new Alzheimer's blood tests are not yet ready for routine clinical use
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Doctors state that emerging blood tests capable of predicting Alzheimer's years before symptoms appear are not yet ready for widespread use, and note that individuals can pursue risk-reduction strategies without undergoing a test.
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10 – Main FeedWhy It Matters
Residents considering early diagnostic testing for Alzheimer's disease face limitations regarding test availability and clinical readiness, while lifestyle modifications for dementia risk reduction remain accessible without prior testing.
Key Facts
- New blood tests that might predict Alzheimer's years before symptoms begin are not yet ready for use, according to doctors.
- Individuals do not need a blood test before attempting to lower their risk of dementia.
Who's Mentioned
OrganizationU.S. Food and Drug Administration“cleared four blood tests to help doctors diagnose Alzheimer's”locationWASHINGTON“Dateline of the news report”OrganizationAssociated Press“publisher of the news article”OrganizationBanner Health“Arizona health organization conducting blood test studies”OrganizationMass General Brigham“research institution that led a study on p-tau217 levels and cognitive impairmen”PersonMark Yost“60-year-old Phoenix resident who volunteered for a Banner blood test study”PersonNicholas Ashton“testing expert at Arizona's Banner Health”PersonDr. Josef Coresh“senior author of the NYU Langone Health study”OrganizationAP“News agency publishing the report”OrganizationNYU Langone Health“institution associated with Dr. Josef Coresh”OrganizationAP Fund for Journalism“provides financial support for AP's health and science coverage”