Long-Term Hormone Therapy Treatments May Increase Alzheimer’s Disease Risk In Women: Study
A new study links combination hormone therapy for women going through menopause with an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease.
Tag Archives: Alzheimer's Disease
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Antipsychotics and Cholinesterase Inhibitors Linked to Increase Fall Risk For Elderly Users: Study
A new study warns that the use of antipsychotics and some Alzheimer's disease drugs can increase the risk of elderly falls and fractures.
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FDA System For Approving New Drugs Found Lacking By Study
A new study warns that the FDA fails to rely on previous experience in dealing with the approval of drugs with questionable effectiveness, which could erode public trust.
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Lawmakers Demand FDA Documents on Aduhelm Approval
Two powerful House committee chairs are calling on the FDA to provide a raft of information on how and why it approved the controversial new Alzheimer's drug Aduhelm.
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Investigation Into Alzheimer’s Drug Approval Process Requested By Multiple Entities, Including FDA
The FDA's Acting Commissioner has asked the Office of the Inspector General to investigate the agency's controversial decision to approve the new Alzheimer's disease drug, Aduhelm, following a wave of…
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Two FDA Advisory Committee Members Quit Over Controversial Approval of New Alzheimer’s Drug
Two members of an FDA advisory committee have resigned in protest over the approval of a new Alzheimer's disease drug, which many critics say shows no evidence of actually being…
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Consumer Group Calls FDA Approval of New Alzheimer’s Drug “Reckless”
The FDA faces criticism for the rushed approval of a new Alzheimer's disease drug, which its own advisors say has not been shown to be effective.
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Study Finds Similar Affects of Head Trauma and Alzheimer’s Disease On The Brain
Traumatic brain injuries' effects on the brain are very similar to those of Alzheimer's disease, according to the findings of a new study.
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Infections in Nursing Homes Often Followed By Cognitive Decline: Study
A new study finds the risk of cognitive decline increases for nursing home residents if they have been hospitalized for an infection.
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FDA Rejects Request To Expand Nuplazid Use For Symptoms of Dementia-Related Psychosis
Federal health regulators have rejected an application filed by Acadia Pharmaceuticals to expand the use of its blockbuster antipsychotic drug, Nuplazid, highlighting concerns that the medication may not be effective…