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FDA Approves First Alzheimer’s Agitation Drug

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Otsuka Pharmaceutical’s brexpiprazole to treat agitation in patients with Alzheimer’s on Thursday, making it the first approved drug for the indication, the company said in a statement. The decision comes after an advisory panel… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a […]

Published on May 11, 2023

Mental Health ‘Ghost Networks’ — And a Ghostbuster

Many people searching for a therapist or psychiatrist turn to the list of in-network providers offered by their insurance plan. But often, many of the doctors on the list don’t take that insurance plan, aren’t accepting new patients, or simply don’t answer the phone. Researchers and journalists call this phenomenon a “ghost network.” So, who […]

Published on May 11, 2023

Sleep Apnea: A Silent Saboteur of the Aging Brain

Just like a pickpocket stealthily depletes a wallet without the owner noticing, sleep apnea can silently rob older individuals of their brain health. A recent brain scan study, conducted with 140 patients suffering from sleep apnea, has revealed the detrimental effects it has on the aging brain. Akin to a burglar breaking into a house, […]

Published on May 11, 2023