FDA fast-tracked dementia drug with known harms, reporter says
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Kristen Fischer
Aug 18, 2023
An article in The BMJ is sounding the alarm that the US Food and Drug Administration fast-tracked approval for the dementia drug Rexulti (brexpiprazole) — even though trials show the drug is harmful.
Clinical briefs for Thursday, Aug. 17
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Kristen Fischer
Aug 17, 2023
COVID shots in the same arm may give better immunity … Mild cognitive impairment linked to weaker decision-making … Older women with Parkinson’s disease aren’t exercising enough … FDA approves...
Brains of people with Alzheimer’s are low on some antioxidants, study finds
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Kristen Fischer
Aug 16, 2023
People with Alzheimer’s disease have half the levels of certain antioxidants compared to people without the disease, according to a new study.
Clinical briefs for Wednesday, Aug. 2
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Kristen Fischer
Aug 02, 2023
Researchers studying headband device for Alzheimer’s disease … Some older brains have changes in oxygen levels, neural activity … More than 2M people have inflammatory bowel disease … Feds release...
Quest launches consumer test for Alzheimer’s
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Kristen Fischer
Aug 01, 2023
People can buy a blood test to check their levels of beta amyloid — a protein that’s known to contribute to Alzheimer’s disease. They can go directly to a Quest lab for bloodwork; the company’s...
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, August 1
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Kristen Fischer
Aug 01, 2023
Vaccine for Alzheimer’s disease gets its start … Free online Parkinson’s course offers information for paid caregivers … Neurologists share tips for Alzheimer’s drugs … Eye experts offer safety...
Clinical briefs for Monday, July 31
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Kristen Fischer
Jul 31, 2023
Light therapy may be the answer for Alzheimer’s ‘sundowning’ … These exercises can lower blood pressure … Gut health linked to inflammatory arthritis … The factors at play in emergency...
Report: About 1.4M people with dementia visit the ER each year
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Kristen Fischer
Jul 28, 2023
Each year, there are almost 1.4 million emergency room (ER) visits for people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRDs), a new study found. Accidents and behavioral issues are the most common,...
Scent waning? This Alzheimer’s gene may be the culprit, study shows
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Kristen Fischer
Jul 27, 2023
Sense of smell may be the first to go in people who carry a gene variant that’s linked to the highest risk for Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study.
Alzheimer’s brain imaging research fails to adequately represent minority groups, major study finds
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Kristen Fischer
Jul 26, 2023
A massive new study gives specifics into the lack of diversity in Alzheimer’s disease research.