New blood test can detect early signs of ALS, study finds

articleThe Brief Researchers with NIH say they’ve found proteins in blood that accurately detect ALS long before symptoms emerge. A new study from the National Institutes of Health found signs of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, can be found in blood samples. The study findings could help lead to early detection. Blood test for ALSBig picture view:Researchers from various departments of the institute found certain proteins in blood can accurately detect ALS long before symptoms emerge. In short:The findings suggest it’s possible to detect ALS in a simple blood test and distinguish it from other clinically relevant conditions, NIH said.