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The FDA clears the first blood test for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease

There's a new way to screen for early detection of Alzheimer's disease. On Friday, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared the first blood test for the disorder. Fujirebio Diagnostics' Lumipulse measures the ratio of two proteins that correlate with the presence or absence of Alzheimer's. Previously, patients being screened for Alzheimer's were limited to more invasive options: a PET Scan or spinal tap.<br /> Lumipulse is intended for use in clinical settings with patients exhibiting signs of cognitive decline. At least in its current form, it isn't something the general population can ask for as a standard screening.<br /> The test works by measuring two proteins: pTau217 and β-amyloid 1-42. The blood test calculates their ratio, which cor [...]

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Peter Thiel is utterly wrong about Alzheimer's

The New York Times ran a lengthy interview this morning between columnist Ross Douthat and venture capitalist and PayPal founder Peter Thiel. There's a reason it was published in the opinion sect [...]

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The FDA rolls out its own AI to speed up clinical reviews and scientific evaluations

The FDA has launched the generative AI tool, Elsa, agency-wide to help its employees with everything from clinical reviews to investigations. Sure, we're living in a time of widespread disinforma [...]

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Apple Watch Series 11 receives FDA clearance for hypertension alerts

Apple's Awe Dropping event started with dramatic health testimonials from Apple Watch users, then revealed a key new feature for the new Watch Series 11: hypertension alerts. The function had yet [...]

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The FDA approves human trials for pig kidney transplants

Despite how it sounds, a xenotransplant isn't something from the latest Alien movie. It's an increasingly credible science: the transplantation of animal organs into humans. The field took o [...]

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How to turn on hypertension alerts on Apple Watch

Apple has steadily expanded the Apple Watch’s health monitoring features over the years, moving beyond fitness tracking into areas that can offer early insight into potential medical concerns. One o [...]

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Apple Watch Series 11 receives FDA approval for hypertension alerts

Apple's Awe Dropping event started with dramatic health testimonials from Apple Watch users, then revealed a key new feature for the new Watch Series 11: hypertension alerts. The function had yet [...]

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FDA employees say the agency's Elsa generative AI hallucinates entire studies

Current and former members of the FDA told CNN about issues with the Elsa generative AI tool unveiled by the federal agency last month. Three employees said that in practice, Elsa has hallucinated non [...]

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Masimo files lawsuit over Apple's 'redesigned' blood oxygen monitoring feature

Masimo, the medical technology company whose lawsuit led to the temporary sales pause of the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2, has sued the US Customs and Border Protection days after Apple released i [...]

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The FDA and EU clear Nuance Audio, smart glasses with built-in hearing aids, for sale

Nuance Audio, new "hearing glasses" from EssilorLuxottica, have received FDA clearance and "a CE marking under the Medical Devices regulation in the EU," making them officially rea [...]

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