Do Statins Cause Dementia?
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Written by Being Patient About one in four Americans over 40 take drugs called statins, which lower levels of cholesterol, to help prevent cardiovascular disease. You might recognize some of these drug names if you or someone you know has high cholesterol: Lipitor, Lescol XL, Altoprev, Livalo… These statins prevent cholesterol build-up in blood vessels […]
3 Reasons Black Americans Have Higher Dementia Risk
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Written by Being Patient Experts estimate that, by 2030, more than 8 million Americans will be living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. Black Americans will make up a disproportionate amount of these cases: They are twice as likely to develop these diseases than their white counterparts. Despite ongoing research, scientists still can’t […]
Are We Flushing Away the First Signs of Alzheimer’s?
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Written by Being Patient There are a few new drugs out there that can actually slow down Alzheimer’s disease. But, by the time around half of Americans get their diagnosis, it’s too late to intervene. Scientists hope a simple new kind of test could make it possible to catch Alzheimer’s while there’s still time to […]
Summer Travel: How to Plan a Vacation Around Dementia
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Written by Being Patient Just because your loved one has dementia doesn’t mean you have to stop taking trips or vacations together. While it may make travel more daunting, research supports the benefits of outdoor activity for people living with dementia — and experts are offering guidelines to make planning an outdoor vacation manageable, safe, and […]
K2 Medical Research and MetroHealth Inc. Announce Partnership to Revolutionize Healthcare in Holly Hill, FL
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[FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE] April 5, 2024 Holly Hill, FL – K2 Medical Research and MetroHealth Inc. are proud to announce their partnership in a groundbreaking venture: K2 Metro Research. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in integrating clinical research as a fundamental component of everyday healthcare practice, with the aim of reducing stigma […]
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K2 Medical Research Join Forces with Magruder Eye Institute to Advance Alzheimer’s Clinical Trial Accessibility Through RetiSpec’s AI-Driven Eye Test
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ORLANDO, December 30, 2023 – K2 Medical Research, a privately-owned clinical research facility in the greater Orlando area, has teamed up with Magruder Eye Institute and RetiSpec in a research pilot to enhance access to clinical trials. This groundbreaking collaboration aims to study how leveraging RetiSpec’s cutting-edge AI technology as a trial pre-screening tool at […]
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