Cataract surgeries down in those with Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis
Jun 04, 2021
Authors say patients with Alzheimer’s disease still would be expected to benefit from cataract surgery.
House committees to investigate new Alzheimer’s disease drug approval
Jul 01, 2021
The FDA approved aducanumab earlier this month, despite advisory committee’s conclusion that there was not enough evidence to support its effectiveness.
American Stroke Association, Feb. 9-11
Feb 22, 2022
The conference featured presentations that emphasized basic, clinical and translational medicine and provided insight into the prevention, management and treatment of stroke.
Senate committee backs Califf nomination to head FDA
Jan 14, 2022
Among those who voted against Califf’s nomination were Democrats who expressed concerns about his links to pharmaceutical companies.
Alzheimer’s disease risk up for older adults after COVID-19 infection
Sep 14, 2022
The highest risk for a new diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease within 360 days after diagnosis was seen for those aged 85 years and older and women.
COVID-19 falls from America’s No. 1 killer to No. 7 by June
Jul 01, 2021
COVID-19 deaths have fallen sharply as vaccination rates have surged in recent months.