Month: June 2024

FDA Advisers Back Drug That Slows Alzheimer’s

A closely watched Alzheimer’s drug from Eli Lilly won the backing of federal health advisers on Monday, setting the stage for the treatment’s expected approval for people with mild dementia caused by the brain-robbing disease. Food and Drug Administration advisers voted… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a […]

Published on June 10, 2024

Seniors Increasingly Stranded in ER Waiting Rooms

Physicians who staff emergency rooms across the country say a bad situation is getting worse. Patients are experiencing painfully long delays waiting to be admitted to a hospital ─ an issue called ER boarding. According to USA Today, seniors are the most likely and frequent… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on June 10, 2024

Fewer Than 1 in 5 Get Needed Lung Cancer Screening

Only a fraction of Americans are getting recommended lung cancer screenings, new research shows. While rates overall are up slightly, fewer than 1 in 5 people who are eligible for screening are up-to-date with it, according to the American Cancer Society-led study. The… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., […]

Published on June 10, 2024