Alzheimer’s Disease

Diagnosis & Testing

Breaking News! Alzheimers can be Diagnosed Early through Non-Invasive Methods

Usually, Alzheimer's Disease manifests its early symptoms as mild cognitive dysfunction. This is problematic, as many diseases manifest with mild symptoms of cognitive dysfunction, including normal signs of aging.

A Quick, Painless Skin Test to Predict Alzheimer's is Possible

It may be possible to develop a quick, painless skin test for Alzheimer's disease, scientists say.

US researchers say they have discovered enzymes that react abnormally only in the skin of Alzheimer's patients.

Diagnosing Alzheimer's: An interview with a Mayo Clinic specialist

How is Alzheimer's diagnosed? What's the point if there's no cure? Eric Tangalos, M.D., a primary care physician affiliated with the Mayo Alzheimer's Disease Research Center answers these questions and more.