BURLINGAME, Calif., July 17,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Apollo Health, the leading
provider of innovative health solutions for cognition announces
BrainScan through Neurocode, a clinical laboratory that offers
cutting edge diagnostic tests and biomarkers. Comprised of three
blood tests that scan for signs of Alzheimer's disease pathology,
replacing the need for painful spinal taps and expensive and
inaccessible amyloid and tau PET scans to detect Alzheimer's
pathology.
BrainScan features the high-sensitivity p-tau217 test * along
with additional neurological biomarkers.
*Note: These tests alone
do not provide a definitive diagnosis and should be
interpreted by a qualified practitioner in conjunction with
clinical signs and symptoms.
For more information on ordering the tests, please go to:
https://www.apollohealthco.com/brainscan/
Unlike standard Alzheimer's disease tests, which do not turn
positive until significant symptoms have occurred, Neurocode's
high-sensitivity p-tau 217 detects biomarker changes years before
symptoms of dementia occur, providing an opportunity for early
treatment and better outcomes. For more information on the accuracy
of these tests, please go to:
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaneurology/fullarticle/2813751
Dr. Dale Bredesen, CSO, Apollo
Health, comments: "Just as cancer early detection methods have
saved countless lives, the new, highly sensitive BrainScan test
from Neurocode will help to make dementia a much less common
condition—and that is the Holy Grail of neurological
treatment."
Dr. Hans Frykman, CSO, Neurocode,
adds: "We are thrilled that Apollo Health has chosen Neurocode
Laboratory and recognizes the diligence that went into this test
that makes us stand apart from other offerings in the market.
Neurocode's comprehensive clinical validation, conducted in
partnership with leading memory clinics worldwide, has demonstrated
the accuracy and reliability of our testing."
About Apollo Health: Apollo Health is a leading
provider of innovative health solutions for cognition that empower
individuals to optimize their well-being through personalized
nutrition, lifestyle modifications, and cutting-edge research. With
a team of world-class experts, Apollo Health™ is revolutionizing
the approach to health and helping individuals thrive in all
aspects of life.
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