Can peanut butter help diagnose Alzheimer’s?
• Diagnosis • Risk of Alzheimer's disease • Tests
According to researchers at the University of Florida, yes it can. The peanut butter smell test is a promising new way for doctors to diagnose the disease.
Brain imaging for Alzheimer’s
• Diagnosis • Prevention • Tests
Your loved one probably received a brain scan to aid in the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s. Now, new brain scan technology may help doctors diagnose the disease years before symptoms start, opening up future treatment possibilities.
Is there a special test for Alzheimer’s disease?
• Diagnosis • Medical visits • Tests
There is no one test that can tell if a person has Alzheimer’s. Instead, a doctor may order several tests and use the information to make a diagnosis. It’s important to learn about these tests, because early diagnosis can help people with Alzheimer’s benefit from therapy.
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