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Navigating My Father's Alzheimer's as a Doctor

Sandeep Jauhar, MD, PhD, on his career and wrestling with his father's dementia

May 16, 2023
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Alzheimer's Progression Delayed by Rare Genetic Variant

Finding challenges previous assumptions about disease

May 15, 2023
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FDA OKs First Drug for Agitation in Alzheimer's Dementia

Boxed warning on increased mortality risk in elderly patients remains for brexpiprazole

May 11, 2023
FDA APPROVED brexpiprazole (Rexulti) over a photo of a agitated-looking senior woman.
CDC Investigates Its Own Outbreak; Alzheimer's Drug Wins; Submerged Hospital Found

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by MedPage Today staff

May 03, 2023
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Medicare's Policy on Alzheimer's Drugs Comes Under Fire at House Hearing

Many on both sides of the aisle expressed concerns

Apr 26, 2023
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AI Offers Hope for Those With Alzheimer's Disease

How tech can help make a better future for patients

Apr 25, 2023
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Alzheimer's Proteins Reduced by Sleep Drug

Both amyloid and tau levels fell in early trial

Apr 21, 2023
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Test Predicts Transition From Normal to Impaired Cognition

Sensitive, simple test detects subtle deficit at its earliest stage

Apr 19, 2023
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RF Ablation or Drugs for Afib: Choice May Matter for Cognitive Outcomes

New study suggests one does a better job of protecting the brain

Apr 18, 2023
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FDA Advisors Endorse Rexulti for Agitation in Alzheimer's Dementia

Increased mortality risk seen but benefits may outweigh this, panelists say

Apr 14, 2023
FDA ADCOMM brexpiprazole (Rexulti) over a photo of an agitated senior woman rising her index finger.
Rexulti Works for Agitation in Alzheimer's, Despite Risks, Says FDA Staff

Increased mortality risk consistent with other antipsychotics in elderly dementia patients

Apr 13, 2023
FDA ADCOMM brexpiprazole (Rexulti) over a photo of an agitated senior woman rising her index finger.
What Drives Alzheimer's in Women?

Tau levels higher when hormone therapy starts more than 5 years after menopause onset

Apr 03, 2023
PET scans of a normal brain, a brain with mild cognitive impairment and a brain with Alzheimer’s disease.
Brains Shrink With Anti-Amyloid Alzheimer's Drugs

Treatments accelerate brain atrophy, but reasons why remain a mystery

Mar 31, 2023
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Senators Press HHS Chief on Alzheimer's Drugs, Opioids at Budget Hearing

Collins blasts lack of Medicare coverage for new Alzheimer's treatment

Mar 23, 2023
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