FDA OKs marketing of new test to help diagnose Alzheimer disease
May 06, 2022
The test is indicated for patients 55 years and older who present with cognitive impairment and are being evaluated for Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive decline.
FDA approves second drug for Alzheimer’s disease, despite safety concerns
Jan 06, 2023
The approval of lecanemab-irmb (Leqembi) comes after controversial approval in 2021 of aducanumab (Aduhelm), which met with criticism over concerns about that drug’s effectiveness, safety and pricing.
Racial, ethnic disparities explored in subjective cognitive decline
Jul 08, 2021
More Black and Hispanic adults than white adults report subjective cognitive decline at age 45 to 54 years.
Promising Alzheimer’s treatment options lead to expanded PET scan recommendations
By
Aaron Dorman
Jul 24, 2023
CMS is now recommending expanding coverage for PET scans by lifting the current single-test limit.
Yoga, meditation improve brain fitness: study
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 11, 2016
Yoga and meditation can offer a simple, safe and low-cost solution for improving brain fitness, according to new research. Combined, they were found to be even more effective than what many consider to...
Lumosity to pay $2 million to settle deceptive advertising charges
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 07, 2016
Lumosity has agreed to pay $2 million to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that it deceived consumers with unfounded claims that its “brain games” can reduce or delay cognitive impairment...
Omega-3 fatty acid concentration linked to cognitive function
Oct 05, 2022
In predominantly middle-aged cohort, higher omega-3 index linked to larger hippocampal volumes, better abstract reasoning
Antipsychotic prescribing increases in assisted living during pandemic: study
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 11, 2022
The prescribing of antipsychotic medications in assisted living communities and nursing homes has increased by 1.5% since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a recent study.
Higher habitual coffee intake may slow cognitive decline
Nov 30, 2021
Higher baseline coffee consumption also was linked to slower Aβ-amyloid accumulation during a 126-month study period, as shown on brain MRI scans.
Fund Alzheimer’s research, Senate committee told
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 06, 2016
Witnesses testifying before the Senate Special Committee on Aging, and committee members themselves, called for more funding for Alzheimer’s research at an April 6 hearing.