Tag: Alzheimer’s

Higher baseline coffee consumption also linked to slower Aβ-amyloid accumulation during a 126-month study period as shown on brain MRI scans

Grounds insufficient to offer aducanumab for moderate, advanced Alzheimer dementia or patients without biomarker evidence of brain ß-amyloid

Phase 1 trial will include 16 patients ages 60 to 85 years who have early, symptomatic Alzheimer disease but are otherwise in good health

New premium will be $170.10 a month, and the $21.60 boost is the biggest increase ever in dollar amount, but not in percentage terms

After adjustment for multiple variables, widespread pain appeared to increase subsequent risk

Low amyloid burden and favorable cognitive outcomes seen with DPP-4i use in Alzheimer disease-related cognitive impairment with diabetes

Individual doctors can prescribe Aduhelm, but patients would have to go elsewhere to receive the drug via infusion

Taking up reading, puzzles, and games even in one's 80s may provide cognitive protection

CMS says a final decision on coverage is not likely until next spring

Authors suggest longer exposure to endogenous estrogen may be associated with increased levels of Alzheimer disease biomarkers