Actor Gary Sinise Supports Veterans with Brain Injury and PTSD
August/September 2021
New Alzheimer’s Drug Aducanumab Stirs Controversy and Hope
Many patients with Alzheimer's disease are excited about the newly approved medication aducanumab; others are hesitant. We explain the controversy about and potential benefits of the drug.
Smart Ways To Lower Your Risk Of Alzheimer's
How Patients with Terminal Illnesses Get Access to Experimental Drugs
Patients with terminal diseases may be eligible for experimental drugs through a program called expanded access. Here's how it works.
The Allure of a Cure
The approval of a new drug to treat Alzheimer's disease creates controversy—and a glimmer of hope.
Theater Is Therapy for Patients with Ataxia
Why Losing Weight Is Good for Brain Health
Seated Tap Dancing Helps Seniors with Dementia
Tiffany Kairos Advocates for Those with Epilepsy
What Can I Do If My Insurance Denies a Claim?
Advice for Caregivers of People with Rare Diseases
Family members who look after someone with an uncommon disease face unique challenges but also find a special network of doctors and other caregivers.
What You Need to Know about Drugs with Black Box Warnings
Certain medications for neurologic conditions have black box warnings. Understanding why can help patients make informed decisions about treatment.
Jerry Gidner Raises Awareness of Tourette Syndrome in Underrepresented Groups
As a Native American and a person with Tourette syndrome, Jerry Gidner, 60, hopes to increase recognition of the condition among groups that have been historically overlooked.
Average Joe
Despite being born with two extraordinary conditions—spina bifida and hydrocephalus—the author lives an ordinary life. And that's just fine with him.
Letters to the Editor: August/September 2021