Drug prices and costs to consumers will be the center attention this week as President Trump speaks on this issue. At stake is whether consumers will receive relief from very high drug prices or Big Pharma will continue reaping windfall profits on drugs they bring to market. Drug Prices: Speech Expectations Many …
The Alzheimer’s definition received a new definition earlier this month by the Alzheimer’s Association and the National Institute of Aging (NIA). The new definition increases dramatically the number of people considered to have the disease. Alzheimer’s Definition: Change In Scope The new definition includes those who not only display measurable brain changes, but also …
The Alzheimer’s definition received a new definition earlier this month by the Alzheimer’s Association and the National Institute of Aging (NIA). The new definition increases dramatically the number of people considered to have the disease. Alzheimer’s Definition: Change In Scope The new definition includes those who not only display measurable brain changes, but also …
Alzheimer’s disease, If you had it, would you want to know? It’s a tough decision for families and physicians alike. The Alzheimer’s Association found that only 45 percent of Medicare beneficiaries diagnosed with Alzheimer’s had been told their diagnosis by a physician. But a new British survey shows most people want to know, even though the disease …
We recently blogged on reports from the medical community that a breakthrough cure for Alzheimers may be here by the year 2025. Alzheimers: Research Last week, Bill Gates announced that he is investing $100 million dollars for alzheimers and dementia research. Mr. Gates believes that a cure is possible with innovative approaches …
Alzheimer’s Disease, What Is It? Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a vicious disease that attacks the brain. AD causes gradual memory loss, language loss, and emotional decline. This progressive loss of intellectual abilities is termed dementia. As the disease advances, the person needs constant help in bathing, eating, and going to the bathroom. Consequently, this round-the-clock care …