Charles DeCarli from UC Davis Health System: New Tests Provide Insight Into Alzheimer's Diagnosis

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It was not very long ago that the only way to accurately diagnose Alzheimer's disease was after a patient had died. Since that time, a lot has been learned about the disease and other forms of dementia.

It was not very long ago that the only way to accurately diagnose Alzheimer's disease was after a patient had died. Since that time, a lot has been learned about the disease and other forms of dementia.

Charles S. DeCarli, MD, from UC Davis Health System, said it is important to differentiate between the different forms of dementia to determine the proper diagnosis. As more is learned about amyloids and tau protiens, DeCarli said doctors will be able to have a clearer picture of the patients most at risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.

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