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MetroFocus
MetroFocus: April 11, 2023
Season 2023
Episode 8127
Nearly 13 million people will have Alzheimer's disease by 2050. A new FDA approved drug called Leqembi, has been shown to slow dementia. So why won’t Medicare cover it? Dr. Nicole Purcell, neurologist and senior director of clinical practice for the Alzheimer's Association joins us. Then, Dr. Andy Shih, the Chief Science Officer for Autism Speaks shares what they are doing to raise awareness.