New appropriate use criteria for lumbar puncture in Alzheimer's diagnosis

(Alzheimer's Association) In preparation for more tools that detect and measure the biology associated with Alzheimer's and other dementias earlier and with more accuracy, an Alzheimer's Association-led Workgroup has published appropriate use criteria (AUC) for lumbar puncture (spinal tap) and spinal fluid analysis in the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news