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OPINION June 8, 2021

Dr. Howard Fillit: Why Alzheimer's milestone, new research gives me hope for millions of patients and families

Many patient advocacy groups representing the 6 million Americans suffering from Alzheimer鈥檚 disease are hailing the FDA鈥檚 approval of a new treatment for Alzheimer鈥檚, aducanamab 鈥� the first since 2003.

Alzheimers June 8, 2021

Who should take new Alzheimer's drug? Expert weighs in

After the Food and Drug Administration granted approval to the first Alzheimer鈥檚 drug in nearly two decades, Biogen's Aduhelm (aducanumab), doctors are left triaging patient calls in a bid to find the appropriate patient with a mild, early course of disease.

Alzheimers June 8, 2021

FDA OK's Biogen's Alzheimer's drug: What is Accelerated Approval?

The Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved Biogen鈥檚 Alzheimer鈥檚 drug albeit to mixed reviews.

Alzheimers June 8, 2021

FDA approval of Biogen's Alzheimer's drug leaves some 'disappointed'

Government health officials on Monday approved the first new drug for Alzheimer鈥檚 disease in nearly 20 years, disregarding warnings from independent advisers that the much-debated treatment hasn鈥檛 been shown to help slow the brain-destroying disease.

Media June 3, 2021

WaPo gives Biden 'Four Pinocchios' for 'nonsensical' claim that Alzheimer's patients will soon flood hospitals

Washington Post fact-checker Glenn Kessler gave President Biden 鈥渇our Pinocchios鈥� for what he described as a 鈥渘onsensical鈥� claim about Alzheimer's patients filling hospital beds in the not-too-distant future.

ALS June 3, 2021

11 children diagnosed with new form of ALS

Six years ago, a teenager from Italy traveled to the U.S. in hopes of finding a diagnosis for her mysterious medical condition, which had caused her to lose the ability to walk and required her to have a breathing tube. Now, researchers have diagnosed her and 10 other children with a new form of ALS that strikes in childhood and progresses more slowly than what is typically seen with this condition.

ALS June 2, 2021

What is ALS? MLB celebrates Lou Gehrig Day

On Wednesday, the MLB will celebrate Lou Gehrig Day honoring one of the game鈥檚 greatest while also raising awareness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), the fatal disease that claimed his life at age 37 and is often referred to by his name.

Texas June 2, 2021

Texas girl, 3, survives freak accident with horse that leaves her with brain injury, facial fractures

A 3-year-old Texas girl survived a freak accident involving a horse at an equestrian center that left her suffering from multiple facial fractures and a traumatic brain injury, her mother said Tuesday.

MEDICAL RESEARCH June 1, 2021

Study unpacks how LSD lowers brain鈥檚 barriers

According to new research, psychedelic drugs put the brain into a state where it can flow more freely, unconstrained by prior beliefs of how the world is supposed to work. The findings also have implications for treating anxiety and depression, the researchers said.

Alzheimers May 11, 2021

Mediterranean diet could reduce Alzheimer's risk, study suggests

Following a Mediterranean-like diet could help reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's, suggest the findings of a new study.聽

Chicago Bears April 23, 2021

Bears legend Steve McMichael reveals ALS diagnosis: 'That鈥檚 what my world is now'

Legendary Chicago Bears defensive tackle Steve McMichael revealed in an interview with the Chicago Tribune published on Friday that he has been diagnosed with ALS and will be stepping out of the public eye.聽