Diagnostic Tests and Procedures
Learn about the different types of tests and procedures used in the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, including blood tests, imaging procedures, and neuropsychological testing.
What is the MMSE?
The most common mental status exam used in the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease is the Mini-Mental State Exam (MMSE), a research-based set of questions that provides a score about a person's general level of impairment. Learn what types of questions are included in the MMSE and how the MMSE is scored.
The most common mental status exam used in the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease is the Mini-Mental State Exam (MMSE), a research-based set of questions that provides a score about a person's general level of impairment. Learn what types of questions are included in the MMSE and how the MMSE is scored.
Imaging Procedures Used in the Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease
Imaging procedures produce detailed pictures of the brain to detect changes in brain structure or size that are common among those with Alzheimer's disease. Learn about the most common imaging procedures used in the diagnosis of Alzheimer's, including CT scans, MRIs, and PET scans.
Imaging procedures produce detailed pictures of the brain to detect changes in brain structure or size that are common among those with Alzheimer's disease. Learn about the most common imaging procedures used in the diagnosis of Alzheimer's, including CT scans, MRIs, and PET scans.
MRI and Alzheimer's Diagnosis: Current and Future Uses
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may detect signs of Alzheimer's disease even before mental impairment becomes obvious, though it hasn't yet been confirmed as a foolproof diagnostic tool. Learn about MRI, its current uses and future prospects in the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may detect signs of Alzheimer's disease even before mental impairment becomes obvious, though it hasn't yet been confirmed as a foolproof diagnostic tool. Learn about MRI, its current uses and future prospects in the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease.
Neuropsychological Tests Used In The Evaluation Of Alzheimer's Disease
Neuropsychological testing is sometimes used in the evaluation of Alzheimer's disease to learn more about the nature and level of a person's impairment. Learn about neuropsychological tests commonly used to diagnose Alzheimer's disease, such as the ADAS-Cog, Blessed Test, CANTAB, Clock Drawing Test, Cognistat, and NPI.
Neuropsychological testing is sometimes used in the evaluation of Alzheimer's disease to learn more about the nature and level of a person's impairment. Learn about neuropsychological tests commonly used to diagnose Alzheimer's disease, such as the ADAS-Cog, Blessed Test, CANTAB, Clock Drawing Test, Cognistat, and NPI.
Blood Tests Used in the Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease
Although science is getting closer, there's still no simple test for Alzheimer's disease. Instead, physicians rule out other causes of symptoms such as memory loss, confusion, and difficulty executing simple tasks. Alzheimer's diagnosis almost always includes blood testing. Learn more about the blood tests involved with Alzheimer's disease diagnosis and what else these tests may discover.
Although science is getting closer, there's still no simple test for Alzheimer's disease. Instead, physicians rule out other causes of symptoms such as memory loss, confusion, and difficulty executing simple tasks. Alzheimer's diagnosis almost always includes blood testing. Learn more about the blood tests involved with Alzheimer's disease diagnosis and what else these tests may discover.
Neurological Diagnostic Tests and Procedures
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke developed this explanatory publication to help families understand what happens during a neurological exam, which screening tests are most commonly used, and how different tests and procedures help pinpoint diseases.
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke developed this explanatory publication to help families understand what happens during a neurological exam, which screening tests are most commonly used, and how different tests and procedures help pinpoint diseases.