Congressional report slams FDA, drugmaker over approval of Alzheimer’s drug Aduhelm
Dec 29, 2022
The controversy over aducanumab (Aduhelm) stretches back to its June 2021 approval by the US Food and Drug Administration.
Study explores impact of FDA approval of aducanumab on trial participation
Dec 06, 2022
Individuals who were independently aware of the FDA decision demonstrated a reduced willingness to participate.
BMI declines seen seven years before cognitive impairment diagnosis
Nov 02, 2022
However, after diagnosis, BMI declines at the same pace in people who develop or do not develop dementia.
Dietary habits at midlife not tied to later risk for dementia
Oct 13, 2022
No links were seen between following conventional dietary recommendations or a modified Mediterranean diet at midlife and dementia and Alzheimer’s disease risks.
Medicare monthly premiums to drop for seniors
Sep 28, 2022
The fee cuts come at the same time as seniors receive a Social Security cost-of-living increase for 2023 of up to 9 or 10%.
Leisure activities inversely linked to dementia, Alzheimer’s disease
Aug 11, 2022
Physical activities were inversely associated with the incidence of all-cause dementia, vascular dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
Long-term loneliness tied to risk for memory decline
Aug 08, 2022
The association was particularly strong for those aged 65 years or older and for women.
Exercise, chores, social visits linked to lower dementia risk
Jul 28, 2022
Comparable results were seen for dementia, vascular dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and in analyses stratified by dementia polygenic risk score.
Ultraprocessed food consumption linked to dementia risk
Jul 28, 2022
Replacing ultraprocessed foods weight in diet with an equivalent proportion of unprocessed or minimally processed foods may lower risk.
Flu vaccine tied to lower Alzheimer’s disease risk in older adults
Jul 26, 2022
Vaccination was associated with a 40% reduced risk for Alzheimer’s disease.