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Alzheimer’s
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A simple blood test could detect Alzheimer’s earlier, but Medicare doesn’t cover it
Medicare doesn’t cover new FDA-approved blood tests that could detect Alzheimer’s early. The bipartisan “ASAP Act” aims to change that.
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Scientists create ‘brain map’ targeting Alzheimer’s and other age-related diseases
A new study offers one of the most detailed looks yet at how the brain’s molecular landscape shifts over time…
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What to know about the new Alzheimer’s blood test
The FDA recently approved a new blood test for Alzheimer’s that researchers say helps doctors diagnose it earlier and at…
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Study: Alzheimer’s blood biomarker tests less reliable in some populations
Recent research revealed that blood tests for biomarkers of Alzheimer’s are less reliable for Black patients than for other racial…
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Uncovering misconduct among the Alzheimer’s ‘amyloid mafia’
At HJ25 in L.A., Charles Piller spoke about his book delving into the world of Alzheimer’s research misconduct.
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How research misconduct harms patients and science
In this webinar, we speak with an investigative journalist and neuroscientist who uncovered widespread Alzheimer’s research misconduct.
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Reporting duo investigates industry sway over the FDA
Reporters Jeanne Lenzer and Shannon Brownlee discuss their latest work, a three-part series on industry influence at the FDA.
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Higher levels of ‘good’ cholesterol may help preserve brain health
New research on high-density lipoprotein cholesterol may give us more insight into factors that affect cognitive health in aging adults.
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How research misconduct harms patients and science
In this webinar, we’ll speak with an investigative journalist and neuroscientist who uncovered widespread Alzheimer’s research misconduct.
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Reporter uncovers potential data manipulation by top researcher
Science reporter Charles Piller discusses how he discovered evidence of a prominent neuroscientist’s research misconduct.