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Alzheimer’s
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New Alzheimer’s drug draws attention from federal, independent groups
Liz Seegert, AHCJ’s topic leader on aging, contributed to this article. Federal policy experts and the influential Institute for Clinical…
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Alzheimer’s drug approved Monday by FDA raises questions for journalists
Part two of two parts; the first ran Thursday, June 10. There’s still a great deal we don’t yet understand…
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FDA approves new Alzheimer’s drug, but controversy persists
Part one of two parts; the second runs tomorrow, Friday, June 11. You might think that the first new drug…
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New Alzheimer’s drug shows promise, but don’t celebrate yet
A recent announcement by drugmaker Eli Lilly that its drug donanemab slowed the progression of Alzheimer’s by nearly one-third is…
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Long-term effects of COVID-19 on the brain could mean a wave of dementia cases
We don’t yet know the severity of COVID-19’s long-term effects on the brain, but a group of international researchers is…
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Biogen submits BLA for an Alzheimer’s drug with a controversial past
Could an Alzheimer’s drug finally be on the horizon? Possibly ― if the FDA agrees with data from several Biogen…
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How one reporter leveraged a conference opportunity to report dementia series
How do you wrap your arms around a topic as big as dementia to create a five-part series that’s cohesive,…
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Are the eyes a window into Alzheimer’s risk?
Can your eyes predict the onset of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) years before cognitive symptoms appear? Findings in a recent study…
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Memory cafes provide a welcoming place for those with dementia
Are you familiar with the concept of memory cafes? If not you should learn more, because there’s likely one in…
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Panel examines improving quality of life for those with Alzheimer’s
While scientists are getting closer to understanding the various causes and risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease and dementias, there’s still…