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dementia
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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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Six novel angles for covering telehealth
Ideas include how telehealth may be beneficial for dementia patients, how more women are using virtual visits for abortion pills,…
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A new way to pay dementia providers could ease the burden on patients, caregivers
At Health Journalism 2024 in June, Jane Carmody, D.N.P., gave a lightning talk focused on Medicare’s new dementia care model.
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From smiley faces to databases: The changing needs of dementia caregivers and their families
Panelists at HJ24 highlighted the need for more support services and resources for unpaid dementia caregivers.
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Adieu, Aduhelm: Biogen pulls plug on controversial Alzheimer’s drug
The discontinuation of Biogen’s Aduhelm is a cautionary tale of overpromising, under-delivering, and an inside look at FDA sausage-making.
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Brain care score may help pinpoint risk of dementia, stroke
Following a list of 12 steps to modify physical, lifestyle and social components of health could help older people improve…
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Q&A: What to know about new Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi
The FDA granted full clinical approval to Leqembi (lecanemab) on Thursday, July 6, making it only the second new drug…
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Study: High blood pressure in your 30s may mean poorer brain health in your 70s
Are hypertension and blood pressure changes in early adulthood associated with late-life brain health? According to a new study from…
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Having both hearing and vision loss may double risk of dementia
Losing some hearing or eyesight is fairly common as we age. However, a new study says losing function in both…