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“The device has so far been tested on brain tissue samples from deceased Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s patients, where it proved to be as accurate as state-of-the-art testing techniques. That said, the ultimate goal is for it to detect the biomarkers in live patients’ saliva or urine samples.”
Summary: device based on Covid style testing (saliva) COULD be used in the future to detect proteins that are markers for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
It’s currently only effective with brain tissue samples.
This could be great but this sounds like Theranos BS
idk I had that covid test swab and I am pretty sure they got out some brain tissue samples
So for your checkup today we’ll just need a urine sample, blood sample, and uhhh brain tissue. Thanks.
If they could get it to work on blood or urine that would be amazing. Unfortunately it wouldn’t be able to detect vascular dementia. You still need an MRI for that.
So basically “there’s a 60% chance that it’s already raining” but with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
Why not just get a sample of the alive person’s brain and test it? I mean, it would be simple procedure.
So right now “on the spot” only works if you are dead.
Elizabeth Holmes selling ideas from prison I see.
I don’t think I would want to know if I had Alzheimers bio markers. Would there be anything I could do about it or just have the knowledge that one day I’ll start forgetting my daughters’ names and eventually completely lose my mind.
Well, exactly. BUT maybe some intervention/prevention could take place
I want to know
I’m guessing testing will cost $1000, and insurance won’t cover any part unless you test positive.
isn’t there a lady that can smell Parkinson’s?
I want this. A tricorder for modern life.
Another wonderful product brought to you by Theranos
“ now we can give you horrible news about the addiction you have that there’s no cure for. Start worrying 50% sooner! You’re welcome!”
Nope, one doctor at our institute got funding but every professor is laughing at this. Its not working
🎶 it’d don’t mean crap unless it has known and useful levels of sensitivity and specificity, and you know how to use the results to update your probabilities 🎵
Smells like Theranos innit
And then what
Useless
I didn’t think Parkinson’s had any bio markers?
Make sure your quality of life subscription plan covers the use of this device to avoid financial and social ruin!
It’s out of pocket only, sorry
Take it to congress to test