Slow buy-in: Only 3% of neurologists have written Aduhelm prescriptions so far
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 15, 2021
Neurologists are very aware of Biogen’s newly approved Alzheimer’s drug, but few have prescribed it so far, a real-time study of the brand’s market launch has found.
Dementia diagnostics more accurate when patients recall Cinderella story
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 15, 2021
Narrating an overlearned story, such as the Cinderella fairy tale, gave the most accurate results, identifying Alzheimer’s or mild cognitive impairment with 78% accuracy, investigators say.
FDA calls for investigation into its approval of controversial Alzheimer’s drug
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 12, 2021
The acting chief of the Food and Drug Administration has called for an investigation into the events leading up to the approval of Biogen’s brain plaque-clearing dementia drug aducanumab (Aduhelm).
Clinical briefs for Monday, July 12
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 12, 2021
Judge rejects claim that Zostavax caused man’s shingles eight years later … Get blood sugar under control early in type 2 diabetes to cut odds of these poor outcomes: experts … Arthritis drug reduces...
Diaries of infection preventionists offer peek into pandemic struggles
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 06, 2021
Real-time reports from the height of the pandemic offer a glimpse into the highs and lows infection preventionists faced as they tackled unprecedented challenges.
Only 4 states have hit 75 percent LTC staff vaccination goal, new CMS data reveal
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 30, 2021
States that have achieved the industry’s June 30 goal are Hawaii, Vermont, Alaska and California, with staff member vaccination rates ranging from 83% to 75%. By contrast, the lowest-ranked state...
FDA OKs third antibody COVID therapy; variants spur new pause on another
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 01, 2021
A new COVID-19 treatment made by GlaxoSmithKline now is the third monoclonal antibody therapy federally authorized to help prevent severe disease outcomes in high-risk patients. But gene variants are interfering...
Dementia signs, symptoms may be different for Latinos, researchers say
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Alicia Lasek
May 27, 2021
Cultural practices and disease processes may explain why Latino adults with dementia experience faster functional decline and higher rates of depression and anxiety, investigators say.
Pandemic advice that works: LTC leaders share their experiences in free May 19 webinar
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Alicia Lasek
May 12, 2021
“Addressing pandemic challenges with success” will feature real-world advice from leaders at Covenant Living Communities, Hebrew Home at Riverdale, Life Plan Communities and Goodman Group. Participants...
In breakthrough, feds OK nursing home visits, group dining and activities; update infection control guidance
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 28, 2021
After nearly a year in lockdown, nursing home residents can participate in indoor visitation, communal dining and group activities — with exceptions, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced...