Gut inflammation is associated with aging and Alzheimer’s disease (AD), according to a study published in Scientific Reports. The study found that as people age, their gut microbiome changes, leading to more inflammation and a higher risk of barrier breakdown. This inflammation may feed into cognitive impairment and AD progression. Further research is required to confirm these findings and potentially identify new methods of AD prevention.
The True Cost of Focusing on Cost Instead of Cost-Effectiveness
When payors consider only the cost of the medication and not the cost and risk to the patient, doctor, and healthcare system, the irony is
