Researchers discovers genetic link to common form of dementia
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Haymarket Media
Aug 02, 2006
A mutated gene has been linked to an inherited form of a common type of dementia called frontotemporal dementia, according to Canadian and American scientists.
Apathy tied to dementia risk
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Liza Berger
Nov 01, 2020
Severe apathy — a lack of interest and loss of desire to participate in daily activities — is tied to greater odds of developing dementia, a nine-year study has found.
94% accurate Alzheimer test
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 04, 2019
A blood test that helps detect early signs of Alzheimer’s disease, when combined with measures of two major risk factors, identifies early brain changes with a 94% level of accuracy, researchers have...
Medicare Part D premiums to rise modestly as drug discounts take effect
Aug 20, 2010
The average monthly Medicare Part D premium will rise by about $1 to $30 beginning next year. That is the same time that new benefits designed to begin closing the coverage gap kick in, health officials...
Federal nursing home spending gains speed while overall healthcare spending slows
Jan 06, 2009
Federal spending on nursing home and home health accelerated in 2007, even as overall healthcare spending grew at the slowest rate since 1998, according to a new spending report issued today by the Centers...
New drug plan faces transition challenge
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Haymarket Media
Apr 03, 2006
The Medicare Part D program faces more possible criticism following the expiration of the 90-day transitional period on April 1.
Study: Low-calorie diets fight aging process
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Haymarket Media
Sep 24, 2007
The key to living longer may involve calorie deprivation, a new study suggests. But humans might able to find the same effects in a pill form.
CDC says two common antivirals not helpful against this season’s flu
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Haymarket Media
Jan 19, 2006
Doctors shouldn’t bother prescribing two common antivirals to treat or prevent influenza during the 2005-2006 influenza season, according to a new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendation.
Public Citizen sues FDA for approving anti-depressant that may cause liver failure
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Haymarket Media
Mar 17, 2004
Consumer watchdog group Public Citizen filed a lawsuit against the Food and Drug Administration Monday saying the agency unreasonably delayed action on removing the antidepressant Serzone from the market.
Researchers receive $47M grant to study Alzheimer’s disease
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John Roszkowski
Sep 26, 2022
Researchers from the University of California, Irvine have been awarded a $47 million grant from the National Institute on Aging to develop animal models to study the biology behind Alzheimer’s disease.