Older adults who were cognitively healthy but had very high levels of p-tau217 were 78% more likely to develop cognitive impairment within a decade, according to data presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference.Risks also increased by 45% over 10 years for older adults with slightly elevated levels of p-tau217, Rachel F. Buckley, PhD, associate professor of neurology,

Older adults who were cognitively healthy but had very high levels of p-tau217 were 78% more likely to develop cognitive impairment within a decade, according to data presented at…

Blood tests for tau, a key biomarker of Alzheimer’s disease, may predict dementia risk, a new study found. How best to use the test, however, is unclear.