There are indications that a simple finger-prick blood test could, in the future, detect Alzheimer's disease long before the first clinical symptoms become apparent. This is shown by research ...

The prospect of a finger prick blood test for Alzheimer’s has excited experts (AFP via Getty Images) A pioneering trial has begun to assess whether a simple finger-prick blood test could offer an ...

For confidential advice, call Alzheimer's Society's Dementia Support Line on 0333 150 3456 Alzheimer's Society's symptoms checker can help spot the signs of dementia At home blood tests could soon be ...

Framed in his office, Eric Olson displays what he calls a “unique piece of history.” It’s a letter informing him of a $44 million settlement in a class action lawsuit involving Theranos, the infamous ...

A finger-prick blood test that can be mailed to a lab may offer a simpler way to detect the brain changes linked to Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study. Researchers tested whether tiny ...

LONDON, Jan. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A major international research project is underway to test whether a finger prick-style blood test could be used to help diagnose Alzheimer's disease. The trial ...

An Austin, Texas-based company is bringing a new type of “finger prick” blood test to pharmacies that they say is quicker and more convenient than standard tests. By taking a few drops of blood from ...

Theranos’s ambitions for a finger-prick blood test are finally being realized—by other companies. Since May, needle-phobic people in Austin, Texas, have been able to visit pharmacies for routine ...

A finger-prick blood test to diagnose the deadliest form of stroke might be twice as effective at spotting it than using a patient’s symptoms alone. The test, which works similarly to a lateral flow ...

The dream of Theranos for finger-prick blood tests is now a reality, thanks to the efforts of rival companies. In Austin, Texas, people who fear needles can now undergo routine medical tests using ...

A finger-prick blood test that can be mailed to a lab may offer a simpler way to detect the brain changes linked to Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study. Researchers tested whether tiny ...

An international trial is examining whether a finger-prick blood test could be used to help diagnose Alzheimer's disease. The study, involving 1,000 volunteers aged over 60 in the UK, US and Canada, ...