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Alzheimer’s
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Getting sources on the record when loved ones are involved
Nursing homes are supposed to be places that care for ill, frail adults — many of whom also suffer from…
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New law signed aims to better target Alzheimer’s prevention, treatment
Despite the partial government shutdown, some wheels in Congress keep turning. Among them, the BOLD Act (Building Our Largest Dementia…
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Overprescribing of anti-dementia drugs comes at high cost
There is no cure for dementia, a devastating group of diseases that eventually rob people of their memory, personality and…
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New investment hopes to spur cure for dementia
Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S. Despite decades of research, there’s still no cure,…
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A look at what’s behind latest Alzheimer’s projections
The population of Americans with Alzheimer’s disease is projected to more than double by 2060, according to a new study…
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Higher brain glucose levels may mean more severe Alzheimer’s
For the first time, scientists have found a connection between abnormalities in how the brain breaks down glucose and the…
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How to report on Alzheimer’s drug trials without giving false hope
The death of musician Glen Campbell on Aug. 8 after a very public struggle with Alzheimer’s disease has again focused…
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Explore how communities prepare for rise in people with Alzheimer’s
More people are living with Alzheimer’s than ever before — and more are also dying from the disease, according to…
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Making the most of medical research sessions at #AHCJ16
Each year, the AHCJ conference includes a smorgasbord of opportunities to inform and enhance journalists’ knowledge and reporting. Topics include…
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Reporting on hype, hope around treatments for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
There seems to be no end of news reports about promising therapies for Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease. With the…
