Why the Next Big Hope for Alzheimer’s Might Not Help Most Black Patients
(By Arthur Allen for KFF Health News) This week the FDA is expected to approve what many scientists and doctors
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Alzheimer's Disease
After ICU discharge, Alzheimer’s patients’ risk of dying doubles: Study
(By Bari Faye Dean for Becker’s Hospital Review) Older adults with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia are twice as likely
Read MoreAn Alzheimer’s drug is on the way, but getting it may still be tough. Here’s why
(By Jon Hamilton for NPR) The first drug shown to slow down Alzheimer’s disease is likely to receive full approval
Read MoreA loved one’s dementia will break your heart. Don’t let it wreck your finances
(By Sarah Boden for NPR) Sharon Gwinn had been married almost 30 years when she cleared out the savings and
Read MoreBy boosting memory consolidation, scientists may be able to help Alzheimer’s patients
(By Jon Hamilton for NPR) During sleep, the brain strengthens memories it expects to use in the future. Now, scientists
Read MoreHow Medicare’s Aduhelm decision revived old questions about new drugs
(By Kerry Dooley Young for STAT) Medicare’s decision to withhold coverage for Biogen’s Aduhelm despite the Food and Drug Administration’s
Read MoreNew Alzheimer’s Drugs Spark Hope for Patients and Cost Concerns for Medicare
(By Juliette Cubanski and Tricia Neuman for Kaiser Family Foundation published May 18, 2023) The FDA’s accelerated approval of Aduhelm
Read MoreStudy: Rare genetic mutation appears to have protected second person from early Alzheimer’s
(By Andrew Joseph for STAT) For the second time in one extended family, researchers have identified a person who seemed
Read MoreAs some families learn the hard way, dementia can take a toll on financial health
(By Sarah Boden for NPR) Angela Reynolds knew her mother’s memory was slipping, but didn’t realize how bad things had
Read MoreEli Lilly says an experimental drug slows Alzheimer’s worsening
(Source -The Associated Press published May 4, 2023 by NPR) WASHINGTON — Eli Lilly and Co. said Wednesday its experimental
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