Blood tests could pave the way for distinguishing between Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and some dementias, aiding early treatment for brain diseases.

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SPOKANE, Wash. – Some Spokane Police officers are now trained to conduct a blood draw in suspected DUI cases.

Researchers have developed a method for assessing intrinsic capacity and age-related decline from a single drop of blood or saliva.

A test using blood and saliva samples could help track aging and guide targeted interventions to maintain mental and physical function as people advance in age.

This test actually looks at a ratio of those two proteins in the blood, and based on the calculation, it can diagnose Alzheimer’s if it’s at a certain point,” explained Dr. Smith.