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New Blood Test Predicts Alzheimer's Progression Risk

6/23/2025

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A groundbreaking study from the University of Brescia, Italy, unveils a revolutionary blood test that can forecast which patients with mild cognitive impairment are at risk of swiftly progressing to severe Alzheimer's. By assessing insulin resistance through the triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index, high scores signal a quicker cognitive decline, paving the way for personalized treatment strategies.

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A groundbreaking study from the University of Brescia, Italy, unveils a revolutionary blood test that can forecast which patients with mild cognitive impairment are at risk of swiftly progressing to severe Alzheimer's. By assessing insulin resistance through the triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index, high scores signal a quicker cognitive decline, paving the way for personalized treatment strategies.