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South Florida expert on what you need to know about new Alzheimer's drug
Donanemab is meant to slow the rate of a brain's decline in the early stages of the disease.
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Donanemab is meant to slow the rate of a brain's decline in the early stages of the disease.
A new Alzheimer's drug will soon hit the market after gaining FDA approval Tuesday.
FDA approval of the new Alzheimer's treatment, which will be branded as Kisunla, follows years of setbacks.
Black Americans are twice as likely to have Alzheimer's disease, and face greater impacts of caregiving burnout and financial stress.
Ultrasound is commonly used for prenatal care and screenings; however, the technology and its uses are evolving and could potentially be the future of treating Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders.
CBS News Miami has continued to follow the stories of people living with the disease.
The technology and its uses are evolving and could be a noninvasive option for Alzheimer's patients.
The study's goal is to identify inherited and natural factors that slow aging and protect against diseases.
The state recently approved a $6 million increase to help families who need that financial support.
While therapeutics are developing and diagnosis is getting easier, there is still no cure for Alzheimer's disease.
Alzheimer's is a progressive and irreversible disease that causes a loss of memory and thinking skills.
Medicare could shell out more than $100,000 a year per patient to cover the drug and the complex scans and tests needed to monitor its potentially lethal risks for patients.
"I was so sad. I couldn't sleep. I felt dead," she said. "And then I spent a lot of time with Tony. He wanted nothing but my friendship and my voice."
Seniors living in the East and Southeast regions of the United States are most likely to have Alzheimer's disease, according to new data shared at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference and published Monday in the organization's journal.
About 1 in 6 seniors in Miami, Baltimore, and the Bronx have Alzheimer's disease, according to estimates from the study
Sury is in a blind study and does not know what medication she's on. She is encouraged by her progress. She's excited to hear about Leqembi and what it could mean.
Leqembi is not a cure, but it is the first drug shown to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease. It first received an accelerated approval from the FDA earlier this year.
The drug is given as an IV infusion once every two weeks
With more than 6 million Americans currently living with Alzheimer's, some local experts have deemed this a public health pandemic.
As we mark Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month in June, local doctors are spreading the word about emerging technology that aims to open that barrier in hopes of helping Alzheimer's patients.
Dr. Rosie Curiel Cid looks at the cause of Alzheimer's disease and what symptoms to look for.
Most experts will tell you, early detection and management is key, but getting an Alzheimer's diagnosis isn't always easy.
There has been a huge breakthrough for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease.
Leqembi, from Japan's Eisai and its U.S. partner Biogen, is a rare success in a field accustomed to failed experimental treatments for the incurable condition.
The US Food and Drug Administration could decide this week whether to grant accelerated approval to the experimental dementia drug lecanemab, according to Eisai and Biogen, the companies that make the drug.
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My Safe Florida Home said funding for the inspections was exhausted 10 days after the program reopened.
Lionel Messi injured his right ankle in the Copa America final.
Former President Donald Trump looked on Tuesday night as his onetime rivals for the nomination lined up to support him.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
Florida insurance companies made money last year for the first time in seven years.
The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled Sept. 26 to discuss whether it will hear a First Amendment challenge to a 2021 Florida law that placed restrictions on major social-media companies.
The number of people traveling to Florida during the second quarter of 2023 decreased compared to a year earlier, according to estimates released Wednesday by the state's tourism-marketing agency.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday said Walt Disney Parks and Resorts should drop a federal lawsuit that claims retaliation by the state and accept changes to a special district that long benefited the theme-park giant.
Former President Donald Trump looked on Tuesday night as his onetime rivals for the nomination lined up to support him.
He is expected to speak at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
The Florida primary election is less than six weeks away
The lawsuit claims seven South Florida state House districts and three congressional districts are unconstitutionally gerrymandered.
The Biden administration wants a new law that would cap annual rent increases at no more than 5% — or landlords would lose a major tax break.
Jim DeFede speaks with Mo Saunders, the estranged aunt to Democrat Joe Saunders, who is also running for the same seat.
DeFede said the incident has become an "inflection point" for the country in how we talk about politics.
"I support the chairman's call for an investigation," Rep. Jared Moskowitz, a Democrat from Florida, told CBS News Miami.
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Jim DeFede interviews Democrat Joe Saunders, who now finds himself with a last-minute challenger, his aunt Maureen Saunders Scott, who is demanding to be on the ballot as Moe Saunders.
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Tahjana Lewis suffered burns to her chest, arms and legs, according to a recent lawsuit the Connecticut woman filed.
One product contained 16 different metals, with researchers calling for rules requiring manufacturers to test tampons.
The CDC says several states are seeing "consistent increases in COVID-19 activity" this summer.
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"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
"90210" stars like Jennie Garth and Brian Austin Green paid tribute, and Alyssa Milano commented on her "complicated relationship" with Shannen Doherty.
Shannen Doherty had been battling cancer since 2015.
Colombia coach Néstor Lorenzo was critical of the extended halftime planned for Sunday night's Copa America final to allow a concert by Shakira.
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