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5 Things to Know About Kisunla, the New Alzheimer’s Drug
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Antipsychotic Drugs May Be Overused in the Home
Drugs to treat psychosis are often prescribed to ease agitation and aggression in people with Alzheimer’s disease. But the powerful…
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Could an Exercise Pill One Day Protect Against Alzheimer’s?
Regular exercise has been linked to a range of benefits for the body, including the brain. Middle-aged people who are…
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Experimental Alzheimer’s Drug, Donanemab, Shows Promise
An experimental drug for Alzheimer’s showed promise in slowing declines in thinking and memory skills when given early in the…
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Leqembi drug for Alzheimer's
Leqembi Gets FDA Approval
On July 6th, the Food and Drug Administration granted full approval to a new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease called Leqembi.…
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New Drug to Combat Common Problem in Alzheimer’s Patients
The Food and Drug Administration recently approved the first drug specifically to treat agitation in people with Alzheimer’s disease. The…
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Boost Memory with Multivitamins
Take These for a Memory Boost!
A daily multivitamin boosted memory skills in older adults, according to a large new study. The findings, from researchers at…
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Leqembi drug for Alzheimer's
5 Things to Know About the New Alzheimer’s Drug, Leqembi 
On  January 6th, the Food and Drug Administration approved, via the Accelerated Approval pathway, a new treatment for Alzheimer’s…
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This Powerhouse Berry Boosts Brain Power
Experts often advise a heart-healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables for optimal brain health. Now a new study suggests…
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Does Talk Therapy Have An Impact on Alzheimer’s?
Depression is common in people with Alzheimer’s disease, and people with the condition are often prescribed antidepressants and other behavior-modifying…
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Old Drug May Offer New Tricks for Alzheimer’s Disease
A drug that has been used for decades to treat fluid buildup in the body showed promise in preventing Alzheimer’s…
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Stimulant Drug May Reduce Apathy in People With Alzheimer’s Disease
The drug methylphenidate, a stimulant also known as Ritalin, may reduce apathy in people with Alzheimer’s disease. The benefits were…
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Drugmaker Eli Lilly to Seek Approval for New Alzheimer’s Drug, Donanemab
The drugmaker Eli Lilly announced that it will seek fast approval from the Food and Drug Administration for a new…
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Alzheimer's drug Aduhelm
What You Need to Know About the New Alzheimer’s Drug Aduhelm
In June, the Food and Drug Administration approved the new drug Aduhelm for people with Alzheimer’s disease. It was the…
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FDA Approves First New Alzheimer’s Drug in 18 Years
The Food and Drug Administration approved the first new Alzheimer’s drug in nearly two decades. The drug, called aducanumab, will…
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Experimental Drug, Donanemab, Shows Promise in Slowing Alzheimer’s
An experimental drug called donanemab showed promise in slowing the decline of Alzheimer’s disease in a medium-size clinical trial. People…
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New Drug, Aducanumab, Fails to Advance in Expert Review
A panel of medical experts recommended strongly against approval for a new drug for Alzheimer’s disease that is up for…
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Three Fourths of Alzheimer’s Patients Are on Risky Medications
Nearly three quarters of people with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia are on medications that were not specifically…
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A Reminder to Keep Taking Your Blood Pressure Medications
Many people have been putting off doctor visits or prescription refills because of fears about visiting the doctor’s office or…
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Take Your Blood Pressure Meds. It May Reduce Your Alzheimer’s Risk.
Here’s another reason to take your blood pressure medications: Keeping your blood pressure in check in middle age may reduce…
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Drug Company to Pursue Approval of Aducanumab, New Drug for Alzheimer’s
The drug company Biogen is seeking approval for an experimental drug called aducanumab for treating people in the early stages…
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Drugs May Not Be the Best Choice for Easing the Agitation of Alzheimer’s
Massage, touch therapy, exercise, music therapy and other non-drug treatments can be an effective way to reduce aggression and agitation…
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Alzheimer’s Drug May Lead to Life-Threatening Muscle Disease
Many people with Alzheimer’s disease take the drug donepezil (brand name Aricept) to help ease symptoms for a time. But…
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Opiods Pain Killers Risk Alzheimer's
Opioid Painkillers Increase Pneumonia Risk in People With Alzheimer’s Disease
People with Alzheimer’s disease who are treated with opioid painkillers are at increased risk of developing pneumonia. The risk was…
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