The discussion in this paper centers around csf markers. However, as the authors point out, a spinal tap is not appropriate as a routine part of the physical exam for diagnosis of AD in the preclinical phase - before large numbers of neurons are lost and when therapeutic intervention to slow or halt disease progression would be most beneficial.
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The discussion in this paper centers around csf markers. However, as the authors point out, a spinal tap is not appropriate as a routine part of the physical exam for diagnosis of AD in the preclinical phase - before large numbers of neurons are lost and when therapeutic intervention to slow or halt disease progression would be most beneficial.
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