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Millions more Americans have affordable health insurance

Patients Report Improved Care Access, Better Health With ACA

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Gains seen in how many adults have insurance and a doctor, and say they are in better health
About 10 percent of cases where a drug does serious harm are not reported to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration within the required 15-day period

Delays Noted in the Reporting of Serious Patient Harms to FDA

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Analysis found roughly 10 percent of cases were filed after 15-day deadline passed
As a result of the increasing popularity of high-deductible health care plans

Expansion of High-Deductible Plans to Impact Physician Care

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Physicians must be able to balance provision of good clinical care with ability to limit costs
Drivers with dementia who have more difficulties driving straight and making left and right turns are more likely to fail road testing

‘Driving Straight’ May Be Suitable Road Test in Dementia

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Dangerous actions most often occur while driving straight and making left turns

Alzheimer’s Association, July 18-23

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The Alzheimer's Association International Conference The annual Alzheimer's Association International Conference was held from July 18 to 23 in Washington, D.C., and attracted...
Regular exercise may be the best medicine for seniors facing the onset of dementia

AAIC: Exercise Can Treat Signs and Symptoms of Dementia

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Regular physical activity benefits the aging brain, three studies show
A drug called solanezumab may slow Alzheimer's disease progression by about one-third

AAIC: Hints That New Drug May Slow Alzheimer’s Progression

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Initial findings need to be supported by additional studies
Sleep apnea seems to be associated with increased risk of subsequent panic disorder

Sleep Apnea Tied to Increased Risk of Panic Disorder

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Patients with sleep apnea have predisposition to develop subsequent panic disorder
More than a quarter-million Vietnam veterans suffer from posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms today

PTSD Symptoms Persist for Thousands of Vietnam Vets

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It's never too late to seek help, experts say
Early data suggest a test based on a patient's saliva might someday help detect Alzheimer's disease. The study was to be presented Sunday at the annual Alzheimer's Association International Conference

AAIC: Saliva Test May Help Spot Alzheimer’s

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Very small study shows some promise, but much more research will be needed