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Doubts Abound About a New Alzheimer’s Blood Test

Just as the development of a new blood test for Alzheimer’s disease has brought hope to many, it has also stirred up controversy among researchers and clinicians. The Quest Diagnostics blood test, AD-Detect, measures levels of amyloid-beta proteins, a key characteristic of Alzheimer’s. While this may seem like a breakthrough, experts are concerned about the […]

Published on October 26, 2023

Shots of Alzheimer’s Drug Leqembi as Effective as IV

Researchers have shown that the injected version of Eisai and Biogen’s Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi is just as effective as the intravenous form in eliminating toxic brain plaques. This finding is like discovering that a sports car performs just as well on a winding mountain road as it does on a straight highway. The weekly shot […]

Published on October 26, 2023

California Expands Paid Sick Days and Boosts Health Worker Wages

California is making strides in health policy by expanding paid sick leave, providing bereavement leave for reproductive losses, and increasing wages for health workers. The governor’s signing of these bills reflects a rare collaboration between labor and the health industry. The new legislation also includes stronger patient protections, reproductive rights, and measures to address surprise […]

Published on October 25, 2023