However, Dr. Segil says there is an existing test for Alzheimer’s disease, called the APOE4 gene test or just APOE test. The ...
called the APOE4 gene test or just APOE test. The apolipoprotein E (APOE) gene is a well-known gene that influences Alzheimer’s risk, he explains. "[Tests] are usually ordered by a cognitive ...
If you’re worried your forgetfulness might be a sign of something more serious, it may be time to talk to your doctor about cognitive tests.
So, I was thrilled recently to see direct-to-consumer genetic testing on the Internet. Don't misunderstand; I'm not advocating that we should get an APOE test [for Alzheimer disease] at the mall in ...
[26] It may be that the natural history of Alzhei-mer's disease combines with APOE testing and the characteristics of the mostly private long-term care insurance market to create the "perfect ...
What Does Genetic Testing Reveal?Genetic testing for Alzheimer’s typically identifies two types of genes: APOE-e4: APOE is the most prevalent gene associated with Alzheimer’s. APOE-e4 ...