If Alzheimer's is related to this condition, and it seems that it is, then the patent below, which tests "for the presence or absence of aberrant prion protein" seems fitting:
United States Patent: 7566543
United States Patent 7,566,543
Garssen , et al. July 28, 2009
Prion test
Below- a new patent for treating subcutaneous tissues with ultrasound waves.
United States Patent: 7601128