Summarized by Masters of Longevity from Longevity Docs News.
Plasma p‑tau217 disparities by self‑reported race and ethnicity are examined in a screening analysis; readers will open this to understand the study’s scope and implications for blood‑first Alzheimer’s screening.
Key Takeaways
- Plasma p-tau217 concentrations were lower in Asian, Black, and Hispanic adults than in White non-Hispanic adults among 15,612 screened participants.
- The blood p-tau217 to amyloid PET relationship persisted across racial and ethnic groups, supporting blood-first screening before PET.
