Be sure to catch our presentation on the evolving role of blood-based biomarkers in Alzheimer’s disease to revolutionize early diagnosis. We've gathered an expert panel to host an exciting Product Theater on Tuesday, July 30, 1:20 PM – 2:00 PM. #AAIC24 #Alzheimers
Quest Diagnostics Neurology
Hospitals and Health Care
Secaucus, New Jersey 2,071 followers
Empowering Better Health with Diagnostic Insights
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We are the world’s leading provider of diagnostic testing services with a medical and scientific staff of approximately 900 MDs and PhDs, an extensive network of convenient patient locations and laboratories and a range of complementary diagnostic products. Our advanced health information technology solutions enable better healthcare decisions today, and our support of clinical trials is helping to find the cures of tomorrow. Quest Diagnostics is driven to discover and deliver diagnostic insights and innovations that help to improve human health. Athena Diagnostics is a leader in diagnostic testing for neurological diseases. Our team at Athena Diagnostics develops and offers innovative tests for Alzheimer's disease, spinal muscular atrophy and other neuromuscular and developmental disorders.
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Don’t miss our colleague, Darren Weber's poster presentation at AAIC 2024 on Plasma Aβ42/40, APOE4, and Ethnicity in Aβ-PET Prediction. Stop by the poster hall on Monday, July 29 between 12 PM and 2PM. #AAIC24 #Alzheimers
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Will you be at #AAIC in Philadelphia? We’re looking forward to seeing you and discussing our expanding portfolio of blood-based biomarkers in Alzheimer’s disease. Drop by booth #923. #AAIC24 #Alzheimers
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Quest Diagnostics Neurology reposted this
Today, on The Longest Day ☀️, we celebrate the thousands of participants who are fighting the darkness of Alzheimer’s by raising funds and awareness for care, support and research through an activity of their choice. Follow along as we share inspiring stories, and go to https://lnkd.in/gYGkmwTT to see moments captured from participants across the world. #ENDALZ
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Our expanding blood-based Alzheimer’s and dementia portfolio now includes Quest AD-Detect® p-tau217, which can help differentiate Alzheimer’s from other neurodegenerative diseases. Visit QuestForTheCure.com to view our robust portfolio of cognitive health diagnostics.
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Quest Diagnostics Neurology reposted this
"By expanding our test availability to include p-tau217 and other blood-based biomarkers, Quest has invested significantly in providing insights to aid risk assessment and early diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease. We know diagnosing AD is challenging, and believe our AD Detect™ services can help individuals better understand their possible risk," - Kathleen Valentine, Vice President and General Manager, Neurology, Quest Diagnostics.
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With this level of prediction, investigators determined the Quest AD-Detect® Beta-amyloid ratio test could help reduce unnecessary PET brain scan evaluations by about 40%, with potentially substantial savings in healthcare costs for these patients. Review the full publication here: https://lnkd.in/gm6myHPN #AlzheimersDisease
"These findings show Aβ42/40 testing is very helpful in identifying amyloid pathology in populations with a high prevalence of AD, particularly older individuals. We believe the comparatively low specificity reflects the limits of PET scans to identify the earliest stages of AD pathology and that many of these patients will progress to be PET-positive as the disease worsens," - Michael Racke, MD, Medical Director of Neurology at Quest Diagnostics. #AlzheimersDisease #AlzheimersAwareness
Study in Frontiers in Neurology Affirms Amyloid Blood Test Can Help Identify Patients Who May Forgo Imaging Evaluation for Alzheimer's Disease
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New research published today reveals “novel and important” link between abnormal blood levels of amyloid and subtle brain structure changes seen through a type of MRI. These findings could lead to a new way to detect Alzheimer’s earlier in people with no clinical signs. The UF-led study utilized the Quest AD-Detect® Beta-Amyloid 42/40 blood test and was published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association. https://lnkd.in/e9x-w7q9
Diffusion MRI relates to plasma Aβ42/40 in PET negative participants without dementia
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#RareDiseaseDay serves as a poignant reminder of the challenges faced by those affected by uncommon medical conditions. Click below to read about the impact diagnostic tools can play for patients suffering from rare conditions.
Rare Disease Day: A chance to reflect on the impact of newborn genetic testing
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In honor of #RareDiseaseDay, we are proud to continue to build awareness of over 6,000 different rare diseases impacting 300 million people worldwide. About 72 percent of rare diseases are genetic, and 70 percent of genetic rare diseases start in childhood.
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