
NeurologyAlzheimer's diseasep-tau217
Women’s Elevated P-Tau217 Levels and Faster Cognitive Decline: Implications for Preclinical Alzheimer’s Disease
By MedXY|Apr 30, 2026
Women with high amyloid-β show higher p-tau217 levels and faster tau accumulation than men, leading to greater cognitive decline. This sex-specific tau response may redefine preclinical Alzheimer’s diagnostics and therapeutics.

