Because of the logistics and invasive procedures involved, many people put off getting tested for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. Thanks to a new portable device, however, such testing could soon be performed non-invasively at just about any location.
  • POOP-Naked@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Clickbaity.

    “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

    • Ttthhasdf@alien.topBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      idk I had that covid test swab and I am pretty sure they got out some brain tissue samples

    • pedal-force@alien.topBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      So for your checkup today we’ll just need a urine sample, blood sample, and uhhh brain tissue. Thanks.

    • Octavya360@alien.topBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      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.

    • gaymesfranco@alien.topBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      So basically “there’s a 60% chance that it’s already raining” but with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s

  • OldBrokeGrouch@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    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.

  • Buckowski66@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    “ 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!”

  • Re_Thomas@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Nope, one doctor at our institute got funding but every professor is laughing at this. Its not working

  • blorbschploble@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    🎶 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 🎵

  • xtramundane@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Make sure your quality of life subscription plan covers the use of this device to avoid financial and social ruin!