Japan July 23, 2021 'Right-handed man' almost masturbates to death: medical case study A 51-year-old man suffered a subarachnoid hemorrhage after masturbating.
Alzheimers July 20, 2021 Puzzles, card games later in life may delay Alzheimer’s onset by five years, study finds Playing puzzles, card games, reading books and engaging in other mentally stimulating activities later in life can help delay the onset of Alzheimer’s dementia by five years, researchers found.
Alzheimers July 15, 2021 Cleveland Clinic won't carry controversial Alzheimer's drug The Cleveland Clinic said it will not carry Biogen’s controversial Alzheimer’s drug after a panel of experts “reviewed all available scientific evidence on this medication.”
NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH July 15, 2021 Device taps brain waves to help paralyzed man communicate In a medical first, researchers harnessed the brain waves of a paralyzed man unable to speak — and turned what he intended to say into sentences on a computer screen.
Alzheimers July 1, 2021 Does new Alzheimer's drug work? Answers may miss 2030 target When a controversial Alzheimer’s drug won U.S. approval, surprise over the decision quickly turned to shock at how long it might take to find out if it really works — nine years.
Alzheimers June 27, 2021 Alzheimer's drug stirs hope for patients, worry for doctors In the weeks since a new Alzheimer’s drug was approved, hopeful patients have bombarded Dr. Alireza Atri with calls and emails about a treatment that has sparked both excitement and skepticism.
Alzheimers June 21, 2021 FDA adviser who resigned over Alzheimer's drug says 'no good evidence' it works One of the FDA advisory panel members who resigned after the agency granted Biogen’s Alzheimer’s drug Accelerated Approval has said "the drug showed no good evidence that it worked."
Proud American June 19, 2021 Virginia man to row 24 hours straight to raise awareness, funds for Alzheimer's association A Virginia man is raising awareness of Alzheimer’s disease by rowing for 24 hours straight – possibly setting a world record in the process.
Alzheimers June 16, 2021 Biogen's debated Alzheimer's drug given to first patient A Rhode Island man became the first patient worldwide to receive Biogen’s hotly debated Alzheimer’s drug outside of a clinical trial on Wednesday, a hospital spokesperson confirmed to ӣƵ.
Alzheimers June 15, 2021 New treatment slows Alzheimer’s progression in monkeys, researchers claim A new treatment triggered immune cells to clear out toxic plaque buildup and slow progression of Alzheimer’s disease in monkeys, researchers claim.
Alzheimers June 10, 2021 2 FDA committee members resign over Biogen Alzheimer's drug approval Fallout over the FDA’s recent decision to grant Biogen’s Alzheimer’s drug accelerated approval has seen two advisory panel members resign.