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FDA approves new Alzheimer's drug

Leqembi has proven to slow the progression of the disease, while others only target its symptoms

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US government approves Alzheimer’s drug to slow cognitive decline

Some insurances, including the government-run Medicare, refused to pay for the drug until it received full approval.

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Trial offers hope of a breakthrough in treatment for Parkinson’s disease

The findings are being revealed at the World Parkinson’s Congress in Barcelona, Spain.

The Independent UK

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Eisai Alzheimer's drug gets full US approval, widening access to the therapy

Eisai Co.’s Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi gained full approval from U.S. regulators Thursday, a move expected to widen access to the first drug cleared based on its ability to slow progression of the mind-robbing disease.

Tribune News Service

Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi has full FDA approval now and that means Medicare will pay for it

U.S. officials have granted full approval to a closely watched Alzheimer’s drug for patients with early stages of the disease

The Independent UK

Alzheimer's drug Leqembi gets full FDA approval. Medicare coverage will likely follow

The first drug found to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease has been granted full approval by the Food and Drug Administration.

WEKU

'Silent' deadly condition with few early symptoms sending more people to hospital

A charity for this 'silent' condition is demanding urgent action be taken to address the increasing rate of hospital admissions.

Daily Record

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FDA grants full approval to new Alzheimer’s drug - Roll Call

The drug Leqembi targets plaque buildup in the brain, and it is approved for people in the early stages of the disease.

Roll Call

Alzheimer's: Red flag symptom when driving could be sign of disease

The earlier it is diagnosed, the better the support options are for the patient

Nottingham Post

State’s annual battle with fever

Kerala is battling yet another epidemic season when dengue and leptospirosis cases soar and hospitals buckle under the sheer number of patients that fill up fever wards and crowd outpatient clinics.

The Hindu

Health warning as cases of little known disease skyrocket and 'tripledemic' looms

Health officials are endorsing two new vaccines against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) for older Americans, alongside flu and Covid-19 vaccines, although there are uncertainties about the risks

Daily Mirror

‘Safe and effective’: first malaria vaccine to be rolled out in 12 African countries

An initial 18m doses will be delivered over the next two years to combat a disease that kills nearly half a million children annually

The Guardian - UK

Study reveals widely consumed vegetable oil leads to unhealthy gut

High use of soybean oil has been associated with obesity and diabetes, as well as autism, Alzheimer's disease, anxiety, and depression. Read further on Dynamite News:

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CDC to reduce funding for states’ child vaccination programs

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reducing funding to states for child vaccination programs, according to an agency email obtained by KFF Health News.

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'Rare disease left me hallucinating while working on the tills at Aldi'

Ciara Wilke got into an argument with customers when she became convinced money "wasn't real" while suffering encephalitis

Daily Record

Warning as deadly virus spreads across Europe creating 'threat to public health'

The potentially deadly tick-borne disease is spreading with experts stating it will reach Britain as the spread accelerated is by climate change.

Manchester Evening News

Fiona Phillips refuses to 'lie down and accept Alzheimer’s diagnosis'

The TV presenter revealed her devastating diagnosis to the public earlier this week

The Guardian - US

Experts say climate change likely to increase US malaria cases

Scientists quell fears about imminent risk after cases in Texas and Florida but warn that mosquito breeding sites set to grow

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Fiona Phillips' husband heartbreakingly admits she's 'not there' following Alzheimer's diagnosis

This Morning boss Martin Frizell has given an update on his wife's health after she bravely spoke out about being diagnosed with the brain disease last year.

Daily Mirror

'I started hallucinating while working on Aldi tills - then discovered rare disease'

Ciara Wilkie said her 'whole life has changed' since being diagnosed with encephalitis - she can no longer do day-to-day things like work, drive, cook, or walk to the shops

Daily Record

Alzheimer's red flag symptom as early warning sign may be spotted while driving

The disease impacts the brain as suffers begin to lose their memory as their thinking and reasoning skills decline, with one warning signs potential noticed while behind the wheel.

The Independent UK

Fiona Phillips: I can’t just lie down and accept Alzheimer’s diagnosis

She is involved in clinical trials to help combat the illness.

Bristol Post

'Silent' killer disease with few early symptoms putting more people in hospital

Charities are demanding urgent action following a 22 per cent increase in hospital admissions

The Times of India

New blood test can detect high blood pressure in moms during pregnancy

The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a blood test that can identify pregnant women at risk of developing high blood pressure, the NYTimes reported. This condition, called as pre-eclampsia, is one of the leading causes of death among women. "The new test may offer an early warning, identifying…

Nottingham Post

'Silent' deadly condition with few early symptoms increasingly hospitalising people

The recent rise follows an upwards trend in hospital admissions due to liver disease, which have increased by almost 47 per cent compared to 10 years ago

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