Pricey Alzheimer drug drives spike in Medicare B premium: Officials
Nov 15, 2021
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
COVID-19 linked to increased risk of neurological disorders
Jun 30, 2022
Most neurological disorders do not appear to be more frequent after COVID-19 than after influenza or bacterial pneumonia
Device apps aid memory in older adults with impaired cognition
Nov 24, 2021
A digital voice recorder or smartphone apps can improve prospective memory function, quality of life in older adults with mild cognitive disorders.
Fish intake tied to MRI burden of cerebrovascular disease in seniors
Nov 04, 2021
Higher fish intake is linked to lower cerebrovascular disease burden based on brain MRI markers, especially among participants younger than 75 years.
Alzheimer’s disease in Down syndrome similar to autosomal dominant form
May 25, 2022
Age at onset and mortality for Alzheimer’s disease in people with Down syndrome were comparable with fully penetrant form of the disease.
Improved air quality may slow cognitive decline in older women
Feb 09, 2022
No differences in associations were seen according to age, geographic region, education, apolipoprotein E e4 genotypes or cardiovascular risk factors.
Questions remain about safety of aspirin cessation in older adults
Mar 14, 2022
The findings were inconclusive for a subgroup analysis looking at the safety of ceasing regular aspirin use without a clinical indication after age 70 years.
Biogen cuts price of controversial Aduhelm in half
Dec 21, 2021
The drug shows promise in clearing the brain plaques believed to play a role in Alzheimer’s disease.
Changes in Alzheimer’s biomarkers tied to withdrawal of PAP for OSA
Jul 08, 2022
An increase in neurofilament light and a decrease in Aβ40 were associated with withdrawal of positive airway pressure for obstructive sleep apnea.
Medicare mulls coverage for controversial drug for Alzheimer’s disease
Jul 13, 2021
CMS says a final decision on coverage is not likely until next spring.