
What We're Reading: Alzheimer Blood Test; Planned Parenthood Ousts President; Glucose Monitor Production
Researchers are closing in on a sought after goal of a blood test that can detect posssible signs of Alzheimer disease and other forms of dementia; Planned Parenthood President Leana Wen, MD, has been ousted after 8 months; Abbott Laboratories is ramping up manufacturing capacity for its lower-cost continuing glucose monitor FreeStyle Libre.
Blood Test to Detect Alzheimer Risk
Researchers are getting closer to developing a blood test that can screen for possible signs of Alzheimer disease and other forms of dementia,
Planned Parenthood President Ousted
After 8 months, Leana Wen, MD, has been ousted as the president of Planned Parenthood.
Abbott to Increase Production of Glucose Monitors
Abbott Laboratories is planning to ramp up manufacturing capacity for its lower-cost continuing glucose monitor FreeStyle Libre to try and reach millions of more patients with diabetes worldwide.
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