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New Alzheimer’s Drug Could Cost Medicare $5B a Year

Imagine finding a magical cure to prevent your brain from turning into mushy-gushy oatmeal. Sounds amazing, right? Well, scientists may have just discovered a groundbreaking drug for Alzheimer’s called Leqembi. But hold onto your thinking caps because this drug comes with a hefty price tag! A study led by researchers at the University of California, […]

Published on May 12, 2023

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