New tests are now invented and available for once difficult to diagnose neurological disorders such as dementia, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. The current article highlights such diagnostic methods for neurological disorders. Alzheimer’s disease: Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive, yet irreversible, neurodegenerative disease for which there are limited means for its antemortem diagnosis. 1. New Blood Test: Blood tests are a particularly promising avenue to early diagnosis.
Researchers have developed a new blood test that can detect specific proteins produced during the Alzheimer’s disease. The biochemistry: The Alzheimer's blood test is based on the production of a brain hormone called dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA). This hormone is present at high levels in the brain where it has a wide range of biological effects. The procedure can detect rogue proteins in the brain…
