Zaldy Tan
@ZaldyTanMD
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Director, Bernard & Maxine Platzer Lynn Family Memory & Aging Program Medical Director, Jona Goldrich Center for Alzheimer's & Memory Disorders @CedarsSinai
Los Angeles, California
Joined December 2020
Wednesday: Ask @ZaldyTanMD (plus @AmyDMarcus and me) all your burning questions about brain aging. https://t.co/z8JOlmpZdN via @WSJ
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We asked brain health experts to share the red flags you shouldn't ignore https://t.co/Cq7EL0lLez
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We asked brain health experts to share the red flags you shouldn't ignore.
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The Truth About Alzheimer’s Disease and Genes
prevention.com
With genetic testing, we know more than ever about this devastating disease—but genes are only one part of the story.
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Blueprint for Safe Prescribing of Monoclonal Antibodies #Alzheimers
neurology.org
BackgroundApproximately 6.9 million American individuals have Alzheimer dementia and 50% have mild disease. Lecanemab, an approved antiamyloid antibody, is associated with modest reduction in...
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Alzheimer's Disease: Treatments, Medications and More | U.S. News
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For those newly diagnosed with this condition and their loved ones, here’s what you should know.
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Pragmatic implementation of comprehensive dementia care management: The Cedars-Sinai C.A.R.E.S. Program preliminary data. #geriatrics
https://t.co/vxOaTQsDSC
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“If every primary-care doctor in every primary-care practice did prevention well, then this program may not need to exist,” says @ZaldyTanMD. “But we know that that doesn’t happen.” The clinics looking to treat dementia before it begins: https://t.co/cwYi9vL4ie
wsj.com
More clinics aim to head off dementia, starting early on.
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Americans are living longer, but spending less time in good health https://t.co/SdJhHjcISv
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Medical advances are turning fatal illnesses into chronic ones, and some health problems are hitting us earlier and more widely.
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Brain health specialists share the habits to avoid to best care for your mind. https://t.co/0ACM0PuLoW? via @HuffPostLife
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Brain health specialists share the habits to avoid to best care for your mind.
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Hispanic Americans are at higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, research shows
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"Our America: Unforgettable" takes a look at the alarming data on Alzheimer's disease through a Hispanic and Latino lens.
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'Our America: Unforgettable' looks at Alzheimer's disease through a Hispanic lens
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Did you know more than six million Americans are living with Alzheimer's and Hispanics are 1.5 times more likely than white people to develop it? Watch "Our America: Unforgettable."
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Hospitalizations can be common in persons living with dementia, however they’re not always appropriate. Experts in this video explain why a hospitalization can be challenging, when it is the best choice and potential alternatives.
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Should You Get a Blood Test For Alzheimer's? https://t.co/FkUvSIQSdF via @sciam
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Consumers can now get easy tests for Alzheimer’s. But these tests may not really help patients that much—yet.
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LA County among the highest for rates of seniors living with Alzheimer's in CA
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New research reveals the disease affects 12% of California residents over 65, the seventh highest rate among states in the country.
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FDA to grant full approval for Alzheimer's medication Lecanemab
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If the FDA grants Lecanemab full approval, medical experts say Medicaid and Medicare will likely cover it
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How to Help a Loved One With #Alzheimers or #Dementia
https://t.co/RbGqkw8rNn by @ZaldyTanMD @CedarsSinai
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