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How Do We Make Alzheimer’s Diagnosis and Treatment More Equitable?

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A new Alzheimer’s treatment is a boon for those recently diagnosed, but for this drug to be accessible for everyone, Boston Medical Center experts say there’s a need to start diagnosing much earlier.

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There Are More Multiple Sclerosis Treatment Options Than Ever—Which Creates a New Obstacle

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BMC providers speak on how they help their patients weigh their social needs, MS status, and more to choose among several MS treatment options.

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Racial Disparities in Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis and Treatment

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Black women have a higher risk of MS than white women, while Latinx and Asians are less likely to develop the disease.

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A Global Vision on Humanism in Pediatric Neurology

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Recently published book co-edited by pediatric neurologist spotlights importance of practicing compassion, empathy, and humanism in pediatric healthcare.

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What Does Ideal Healthcare for Girls and Women With Epilepsy Look Like?

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“There’s power in knowledge,” says Abrar Al-Faraj, MD, who spearheads BMC’s Women with Epilepsy clinic, about empowering girls in their medical decisions.

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Vitreous Fluid May Hold Early Signs of Alzheimer’s

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Research finds that biomarkers of Alzheimer’s are detectable in the vitreous fluid of the eye and may help predict the disease before symptom onset.

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