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Medicare May Rethink Premium Hike for Pricey Alzheimer Drug drugs
January 10, 2022
Medicare has been told to reassess a significant premium increase it had announced that largely stemmed from the expensive new Alzheimer disease drug Aduhelm.
University of Glasgow reveals drug design for new Alzheimer’s treatments PharmaTimes
December 01, 2021
A team of scientists and pharmaceutical collaborators have discovered a ‘bench to bedside’ drug design, which will hopefully improve the future treatment of Alzheimer’s disease...
Dementia research that moves us forward: Alzheimer Society of Canada invests $3 million in dementia researchers across the country firstwordpharma
August 25, 2021
The Alzheimer Society of Canada has announced an investment of more than three million dollars in funding, that will support 26 dementia researchers and their teams across Canada.
Some Diabetes Meds Might Also Lower Alzheimer's Risk drugs
August 13, 2021
Older adults who take certain diabetes drugs may see a slower decline in their memory and thinking skills, a new study suggests.
Deaths From Alzheimer's Far More Common in Rural America drugs
August 02, 2021
Death rates from Alzheimer's disease are particularly high in the rural United States, a preliminary study finds, highlighting a need for health care resources in traditionally under-served areas.
Global Dementia Cases Projected to Top 152 Million in 2050 drugs
July 30, 2021
Global dementia cases are projected to increase to an estimated 152.8 million cases in 2050, according to a study presented at the annual Alzheimer's Association International Conference, held from July 26 to 30 in Denver.
COVID-19 Associated With Long-Term Cognitive Dysfunction, Acceleration Of Alzheimer's Symptoms firstwordpharma
July 30, 2021
Much has been learned about SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes the novel coronavirus, since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, questions remain about the long-term impact of the virus on our bodies and brains.
1 in 20 Cases of Dementia Occurs in People Under 65 drugs
July 22, 2021
Dementia is largely a disease of old age, but a new study finds that up to 5% of all cases are among people in the prime of their lives.
Could Menopausal Hormone Therapy Reduce Women's Odds for Dementia? drugs
July 21, 2021
Women on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for menopause go on to have a 58% lower risk of Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative conditions, a new study finds.
New Prescribing Instructions Tighten Use of Controversial Alzheimer's Drug drugs
July 09, 2021
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday issued new prescribing rules for the controversial Alzheimer's medication Aduhelm that will likely limit its use.

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