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New blood tests can help diagnose Alzheimer’s. Are doctors ready for what’s next?
A new generation of blood tests can help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease. But many doctors don’t yet know how to use them.
Most caretakers of those with dementia need help navigating services, survey shows
A national survey of people who care for someone with dementia found that the vast majority could use help navigating a maze of services.
Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi gets full FDA approval. Medicare coverage will likely follow
The first drug found to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease has been granted full approval by the Food and Drug Administration.
An Alzheimer’s drug could soon be approved, but accessing it may still be difficult
The Food and Drug Administration may soon grant full approval to an Alzheimer’s drug. When it does, Medicare will start more widely covering the costly drug — but hurdles to access remain.
An Alzheimer’s drug is on the way, but getting it may still be tough. Here’s why
The Food and Drug Administration is expected to grant full approval to the Alzheimer’s drug lecanemab by July 6. But access to the drug may still be limited.
CTE is rare in brains of deceased service members, study finds
Despite a high risk of brain injuries, military personnel rarely develop a disabling brain condition often found in former boxers and football players.
The Best Time For Rehabilitation After A Stroke Might Actually Be 2 To 3 Months Later
Intensive rehabilitative therapy that starts two to three months after a stroke may be key to helping the injured brain rewire, a new study suggests. That’s later than covered by many insurance plans.
More Black And Latinx Americans Are Embracing COVID-19 Vaccination
Surveys show that support for COVID-19 vaccines is rising among Black and Latinx populations, now that tens of millions of Americans have safely received the shots.
‘Providers Don’t Even Listen’: Barriers To Alzheimer’s Care When You’re Not White
Nonwhite Americans looking for care for a loved one are much more likely than whites to encounter discrimination, language barriers, and providers who lack cultural competence, a new report finds.
Deep Sleep Protects Against Alzheimer’s, Growing Evidence Shows
People who get more deep sleep appear less likely to develop Alzheimer’s. That may be because this phase of sleep allows the brain clears out waste products.
