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Apr 14, 2026

Blood Test Predicts Alzheimer's Progression Years Before Symptoms or Brain Scan Changes

Mass General Brigham researchers found that plasma phosphorylated tau 217 (pTau217) blood test can predict progression of amyloid PET scans years before symptoms appear or brain imaging shows changes.

Apr 14, 2026·1 source
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Mar 31, 2026

Eli Lilly Acquires Centessa Pharmaceuticals for $6.3 Billion to Gain Narcolepsy Drug

Eli Lilly announced the acquisition of Centessa Pharmaceuticals in a deal worth at least $6.3 billion, gaining access to a promising narcolepsy treatment as part of its expansion strategy.

Mar 31, 2026·1 source
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Top claims

  • ▪The plasma phosphorylated tau 217 blood test could make Alzheimer's disease prediction simpler than current brain imaging methods
  • ▪The plasma phosphorylated tau 217 blood test can detect Alzheimer's disease progression years before symptoms appear
  • ▪The Mass General Brigham study results on plasma phosphorylated tau 217 (pTau217) are published in Nature Communications

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