On April 1st the Health Affairs journal launched a thematic issue focused on Alzheimer's Disease.
Alzheimer's is the
most common cause of dementia among older people and, according to the journal, it affects about 5 million
Americans and 35.6 million people around the globe. This yet incurable disease produces a very high burden on families and caregivers, and also on the health system. It is estimated that even
the lower estimate of health expenditures associated with Alzheimer's in the USA is greater than the direct treatment costs of cancer or heart disease.
The articles in Health Affairs explore the many subjects raised by Alzheimer’s disease. In their description, "the optimal
care patients receive and the testing of new models,
international comparisons of how the disease is
treated, families’ end-of-life dilemmas, a new public-private research
collaboration
designed to produce improved treatments, and
others".
Here's the link for the Special Issue. Enjoy the read!
