Alzheimer’s disease
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Alzheimer’s Lifetime Care Costs Exceed $400,000
The lifetime cost of care for someone with Alzheimer’s disease now tops $400,000. Experts note the figure will grow as the population ages.
EuronewsRoche's pTau217 Blood Test Receives CE Mark for Use in Europe
Roche announced Tuesday that its Elecsys pTau217 test, the first blood test designed to signal and rule out Alzheimer’s disease, has been cleared for use across the European Union. Developed with Eli Lilly and Company, the test aims to speed diagnosis for millions facing lengthy…
reason.comAlzheimer’s Research Scandal Highlights Problems in Scientific Oversight
A major Alzheimer’s disease research finding that influenced billions of dollars in federal funding was later found to contain manipulated images. The case has drawn attention to broader issues of research integrity, incentives in academic publishing, and oversight of taxpayer-fu…