diagnostic

In the continuing evolution of the science, the FDA-approved diagnostic blood test — which costs several hundred dollars and isn’t yet covered by insurance — is a much simpler way to detect biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease.

While others had asserted the rise was due to increased awareness and broadened diagnostic criteria, Hertz-Picciotto found those factors could only partially explain it.

Once the sea lions are brought in for treatment, they receive a full exam and a series of diagnostic tests on blood, urine and other samples, according to Rulli.

"But none of that was enough for people to do some diagnostic investigation."

However, we have seen a confidential company email, sent in 2022, telling sales staff to say that "Zimmer Biomet will not cover diagnostic, follow-up or revision costs up front".