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Alzheimer Diagnosis Possible With Scan.

Authors :
WANG, SHIRLEY S.
Source :
Wall Street Journal - Eastern Edition. 4/9/2012, Vol. 259 Issue 82, pB1-B2. 2p.
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

The article discusses a test developed by drug company Eli Lilly & Co. and approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration that can detect amyloid proteins on the brain that are associated with Alzheimer's disease. The Lilly test involves administering the chemical florbetapir, which adheres to the proteins and can be detected via positron emission tomography.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00999660
Volume :
259
Issue :
82
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Wall Street Journal - Eastern Edition
Publication Type :
News
Accession number :
74088500