Alzheimer’s Association Disappointed by United Kingdom’s Decision to Deny Coverage of Donanemab
CHICAGO, Oct. 23, 2024 — The Alzheimer’s Association is disappointed that once again the United…
Ozempic May Reduce Sugar Cravings by Heightening Sensitivity to Sweets
Semaglutide, the blockbuster drug sold as Ozempic for diabetes and Wegovy for weight loss, improved…
NIH study shows higher mortality rates for patients on respiratory support in rural intermediate care units
NIH study shows higher mortality rates for patients on respiratory support in rural intermediate care…
Alzheimer’s Association essentiALZ — Training and Certification Program Now Available in Spanish
— Training and exam are aimed at implementing latest evidenced-based practices to ensure quality dementia…
Most Younger Breast Cancer Survivors Can Have Kids
Many young women with breast cancer worry about whether they will be infertile after treatment.…
Abnormal proteins found in the spinal fluid of people with ALS and frontotemporal dementia
Abnormal proteins found in the spinal fluid of people with ALS and frontotemporal dementia Proteins…
Alzheimer’s Association Workgroup Suggests Language for Clinicians to Talk to Their Patients About New Treatments
CHICAGO, October 15, 2024 — The availability of FDA-approved therapies for early Alzheimer’s disease challenges…
Statins Reduce Heart Disease Risk in Adults Age 75 and Up
For decades, doctors have prescribed statins as an effective, safe, and low-cost medication for lowering…
NIH analysis reveals a significant rise in use of complementary health approaches, especially for pain management
NIH analysis reveals a significant rise in use of complementary health approaches, especially for pain…
ALZ-NET and Eisai Inc. to Collect Real-World Data to Support Postmarketing Requirements for LEQEMBI® (lecanemab-irmb)
CHICAGO, October 3, 2024 — Nearly seven million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease or…