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UK regulator approves second Alzheimer's drug in months but government won't pay for it
Read full article: UK regulator approves second Alzheimer's drug in months but government won't pay for itBritain’s drug regulator approved the Alzheimer’s drug Kisunla on Wednesday, but the government won’t be paying for it after an independent watchdog agency said the treatment isn’t worth the cost to taxpayers.
Ask a doctor: Early detection for Alzheimer’s disease
Read full article: Ask a doctor: Early detection for Alzheimer’s diseaseAn estimated 6 million people are affected by the disease, which causes memory loss and other mental functions. Now, Advent Health is working to get results with early detection of Alzheimer’s.
FDA head calls for inquiry into Alzheimer's drug review
Read full article: FDA head calls for inquiry into Alzheimer's drug reviewThe acting head of the Food and Drug Administration is calling for a government investigation into highly unusual contacts between her agency’s drug reviewers and the maker of a controversial new Alzheimer’s drug.
Marion County deputies locate missing woman with Alzheimer’s disease
Read full article: Marion County deputies locate missing woman with Alzheimer’s diseasePublished: May 23, 2020, 7:38 am Updated: May 23, 2020, 8:54 amMARION COUNTY, Fla. – 8:50 a.m.Deputies with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office have canceled the silver alert on a missing woman with Alzheimer’s. Deputies told News 6 Saturday morning that Pearl Gayle was located. Original StoryThe Marion County Sheriff’s Office issued a silver alert Saturday morning after a woman diagnosed with Alzheimer’s went missing. Officials said Pearl May Gayle was last seen leaving the World Outreach Evangelistic Ministries in Ocala Friday night. Officials said Gayle has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and her family and law enforcement are concerned for her wellbeing.