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UK regulator approves second Alzheimer's drug in months but government won't pay for it
Read full article: UK regulator approves second Alzheimer's drug in months but government won't pay for itBritain’s drug regulator approved the Alzheimer’s drug Kisunla on Wednesday, but the government won’t be paying for it after an independent watchdog agency said the treatment isn’t worth the cost to taxpayers.
UT Medical Branch in Galveston develops nasal spray treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease
Read full article: UT Medical Branch in Galveston develops nasal spray treatment for Alzheimer’s DiseaseThe University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston has made a groundbreaking discovery that could lead to the ultimate end of Alzheimer’s disease.
Novel ‘Memory Fog’ sheds light on cognitive decline and caregiving
Read full article: Novel ‘Memory Fog’ sheds light on cognitive decline and caregivingWe have a new book to add to your list! 'Memory Fog' is a humorous work of fiction that sheds light on caregiving, it's something millions of Americans deal with every single day. We met the author, Houstonian, Cynthia Hoelscher whose own experiences with her parents are depicted in her writing.
Missing 71-year-old woman with Alzheimer’s last seen in west Houston Monday
Read full article: Missing 71-year-old woman with Alzheimer’s last seen in west Houston MondayThe Houston Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 71-year-old woman last seen in west Houston Monday.
UT Health researchers identify possible link between flu vaccine, reduced rate of Alzheimer’s
Read full article: UT Health researchers identify possible link between flu vaccine, reduced rate of Alzheimer’sAlzheimer’s disease affects more than six million people living in the U.S., with the number of affected individuals growing due to the nation’s aging population.
Here’s how foods can improve your brain health
Read full article: Here’s how foods can improve your brain healthDr. Reisa Sperling, director at the Center for Alzheimer’s Research and Treatment at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, said there’s increasing information that links lifestyle to Alzheimer’s.
Houston organization helps Alzheimer’s patients and their families find support, financial assistance
Read full article: Houston organization helps Alzheimer’s patients and their families find support, financial assistanceAn estimated 62,000 individuals in Houston and Harris County live with Alzheimer’s disease, according to Care Partners.
FDA head calls for probe into Alzheimer’s drug review
Read full article: FDA head calls for probe into Alzheimer’s drug reviewThe acting head of the Food and Drug Administration is calling for a government investigation into highly unusual contacts between her agency’s drug reviewers and the maker of a controversial new Alzheimer’s drug.
Woman with Alzheimer's goes missing for nearly a week after being admitted to hospital
Read full article: Woman with Alzheimer's goes missing for nearly a week after being admitted to hospitalHOUSTON – A man says for nearly week he’s been distraught trying to find his mother, Bertha, who suffers from Alzheimer's. The hospital staff said that she had left the emergency room with an unknown woman on Sept. 5th. He said he’s been in contact with the hospital to try to get surveillance video, but he's worried about her safety. "It's a crazy violent world and people get hurt, but she doesn't know what's going on really because she has Alzheimer's. The hospital released the following statement:"We are required to maintain patient privacy but after the initial investigation.