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FDA APPROVED lecanemab (Leqembi) over a computer rendering of amyloid plaque on nerve cells.

<乌鸦传媒>Alzheimer's Drug Wins Full FDA Approval

Decision expands lecanemab's Medicare coverage

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<乌鸦传媒>Without Early Detection, Fighting Dementia Is an Uphill Battle

A brief assessment in primary care can help identify patients most at risk

A photo of the vials and packaging Leqembi for injection.

<乌鸦传媒>Our Health Systems Aren't Ready for the Full Approval of Lecanemab

Screening, administration, and eligibility concerns remain

FDA ADCOMM lecanemab over a computer rendering of an antibody bound to an amyloid beta peptide.

<乌鸦传媒>Alzheimer's Drug Clears Major Hurdle Toward Full Approval

But risks associated with anti-amyloid agent lecanemab still loom

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<乌鸦传媒>Study Suggests Increase in Brain Aging in Those With Type 1 Diabetes

But this didn't seem to translate into Alzheimer's disease-related neurodegeneration

An illustration of a physician holding a patient's hand with the text The Doctor's Art - A podcast on Meaning in Medicine

<乌鸦传媒>Navigating My Father's Alzheimer's as a Doctor

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

A photo composite of a pipette hovering over brain MRI image in the bottom of a well tray.

<乌鸦传媒>Alzheimer's Progression Delayed by Rare Genetic Variant

Finding challenges previous assumptions about disease

FDA APPROVED brexpiprazole (Rexulti) over a photo of a agitated-looking senior woman.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA OKs First Drug for Agitation in Alzheimer's Dementia

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

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<乌鸦传媒>AI Offers Hope for Those With Alzheimer's Disease

How tech can help make a better future for patients

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<乌鸦传媒>Alzheimer's Proteins Reduced by Sleep Drug

Both amyloid and tau levels fell in early trial

A photo of a senior man performing a memory test while sitting across a desk from a male physician.

<乌鸦传媒>Test Predicts Transition From Normal to Impaired Cognition

Sensitive, simple test detects subtle deficit at its earliest stage

A photo of a male cardiac surgeon performing catheter ablation on a patient with atrial fibrillation

<乌鸦传媒>RF Ablation or Drugs for Afib: Choice May Matter for Cognitive Outcomes

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

FDA ADCOMM brexpiprazole (Rexulti) over a photo of an agitated senior woman rising her index finger.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Advisors Endorse Rexulti for Agitation in Alzheimer's Dementia

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

FDA ADCOMM brexpiprazole (Rexulti) over a photo of an agitated senior woman rising her index finger.

<乌鸦传媒>Rexulti Works for Agitation in Alzheimer's, Despite Risks, Says FDA Staff

Increased mortality risk consistent with other antipsychotics in elderly dementia patients

A computer rendering of of amyloid plaques affecting neurons and neurofibrillary tangles inside neurons

<乌鸦传媒>Brains Shrink With Anti-Amyloid Alzheimer's Drugs

Treatments accelerate brain atrophy, but reasons why remain a mystery

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<乌鸦传媒>Autopsies Show Relationship Between Alzheimer's Pathology and Diet in Older Adults

Green leafy vegetable intake inversely correlated with pathology in postmortem brain tissue

A photo of a dissected brain affected by Alzheimer's disease.

<乌鸦传媒>We May Be Better at Fending Off Dementia, Autopsies Suggest

Neurodegeneration pathologies look similar across birth epochs as dementia incidence declines

A photo of a young physician talking to his senior male patient in his office.

<乌鸦传媒>There's No 'Recipe' to Reduce Dementia Risk -- Yet

Until more evidence emerges, here's how to discuss it with patients

A computer rendering of amyloid plaques on a neuron.

<乌鸦传媒>Blood Test Predicts Which People With Amyloid Are Likely to Decline Cognitively

Plasma p-tau217 outperformed other preclinical Alzheimer's measures

A computer rendering of amyloid plaques forming on a motor neuron.

<乌鸦传媒>Their Alzheimer's Disease Didn't Worsen. Why?

Case reports find one healthy habit in common

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<乌鸦传媒>Viruses Tied to Subsequent Dementia, Other Neurodegenerative Diseases

Viral encephalitis and Alzheimer's disease showed strongest links

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<乌鸦传媒>Memory Decline Tied to Lifestyle Factors

Healthy lifestyle slowed memory loss, even in APOE4 carriers

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<乌鸦传媒>Alzheimer's Disease Detected in Blood a Decade Before Clinical Symptoms

GFAP levels change before tau, neurodegeneration biomarkers

FDA APPROVED Lecanemab-irmb (Leqembi) over a computer rendering of amyloid plaques forming between neurons

<乌鸦传媒>Alzheimer's Drug Lecanemab Wins FDA Approval

Anti-amyloid showed modest benefit in phase III trial, but was linked to adverse events

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<乌鸦传媒>Earlier Health Conditions Tied to Subsequent Dementia

Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia links are time-dependent

A computer rendering of a person鈥檚 transparent head with a cerebral hemorrhage highlighted

<乌鸦传媒>Scattered Brain Bleeds, Vasculitis in Alzheimer's Trial Death

Case report is published days ahead of FDA lecanemab decision

A computer rendering of aggregations of tau proteins causing disintegration of a microtubule

<乌鸦传媒>Novel Blood Test Detects Alzheimer's Neurodegeneration

Brain-derived tau distinguished Alzheimer's from other dementias

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<乌鸦传媒>5-ARIs Not Linked to Risk of Dementia Over the Long Term

However, finasteride and dutasteride were associated with an increased risk of depression

A computer rendering of the molecular model of calcifediol over a human brain.

<乌鸦传媒>Brain Vitamin D Tied to Cognitive Function

No links seen with Alzheimer's or dementia pathology, however

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<乌鸦传媒>Use It, or Lose It: Hearing Aids Linked to Cognitive Benefit

Treating hearing loss makes a difference, meta-analysis suggests

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<乌鸦传媒>Chris Hemsworth's APOE4 Alzheimer's Gene

The Thor actor recently learned about his genetic predisposition

A computer rendering of nerve cells affected by Alzheimer鈥檚 disease.

<乌鸦传媒>Second Trial Participant Dies in Alzheimer's Drug Study

"All eyes are on lecanemab," a closely watched anti-amyloid treatment

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<乌鸦传媒>Dementia Signs Emerge Up to 9 Years Before Diagnoses

Cognitive, functional changes spotted in pre-Alzheimer's patients and others

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<乌鸦传媒>Does Diet Matter? Study Questions Links Between Diet and Dementia

Diet combined with other risk-reduction strategies may show different results

AAO over a photo of McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois

<乌鸦传媒>AAO Roundup: Glaucoma Subtype Linked to Alzheimer's Disease Risk

Other studies report fewer reoperations with combo eye surgery and vision risk with shingles

A photo of the packaging and blisterpacks of Cialis and Viagra over a computer rendering of amyloid plaques.

<乌鸦传媒>Can Erectile Dysfunction Drugs Reduce Dementia Risk?

DREAM study findings conflict with other recent data

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<乌鸦传媒>Dementia Diagnosis Linked to Suicide

Risk almost seven times higher for people with diagnosis before age 65

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<乌鸦传媒>Rexulti Calms Alzheimer's Dementia-Related Agitation

But atypical antipsychotic disappoints in borderline personality disorder

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<乌鸦传媒>Hormone Treatment Improves Cognition in Down Syndrome

Pulsatile GnRH therapy boosted brain connectivity in pilot study

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<乌鸦传媒>Herpes Viruses Linked to Brain Changes

But no evidence of a relationship between herpes and Alzheimer's disease

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