Case Western Reserve University researchers have identified a mechanism in brain tissue that may explain why women are more vulnerable to Alzheimer’s disease—a finding that they say could help lead to new medicines to treat the disease.
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Why Women May Be More Susceptible To Alzheimer’s Disease
Posted on 14 November 2022.
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How To Help Care For Someone With Alzheimer’s Or Dementia
Posted on 07 November 2022.
More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, and that number is expected to increase to nearly 14 million by 2050. Aside from the disease’s burden to the patient, it also impacts family caregivers.
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Could Moderate Drinking Lead To Cognitive Decline?
Posted on 23 July 2022.
Drinking seven or more units of alcohol per week is associated with higher iron levels in the brain, according to a study of about 21,000 people.
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Forget Any Changes To Medicare Part B Premium Rates
Posted on 11 May 2022.
About three months ago, I reported that people on Medicare were being over-charged for their Part B (doctor’s care) premium rates because of the inflated cost of a new drug to treat Alzheimer’s disease.
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Patients Divided Over Aduhelm: Is It a ‘Risk I’m Willing to Take’ or Just a ‘Magic Pill‘?
Posted on 08 March 2022.
If you listen to the nation’s largest Alzheimer’s disease advocacy organizations, you might think everyone living with Alzheimer’s wants unfettered access to Aduhelm, a controversial new treatment.
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Inside The Tactical Tug Of War Over The Controversial Alzheimer’s Drug Aduhelm
Posted on 18 February 2022.
The drug industry, patient advocates, and congressional Republicans have all attacked federal officials’ decision to decline routine Medicare coverage for a controversial Alzheimer’s drug.
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