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In the United States, Alzheimer’s affects 6.2 million Americans, and that number is expected to rise exponentially over the next decade. To date, there has been no meaningful cure for the disease, but in June of this year, the FDA approved a new drug, Aduhelm (aducanumab), for the treatment of Alzheimer’s. Because Aduhelm provides a meaningful therapeutic advantage over existing treatments, the government has put it on a fast track known as an accelerated approval pathway.
The director of the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, Patrizia Cavazzoni, M.D., said the following, “Alzheimer’s disease is a devastating illness that can have a profound impact on the lives of people diagnosed with the disease as well as their loved ones. Currently available therapies only treat symptoms of the disease; this treatment option is the first therapy to target and affect the underlying disease process of Alzheimer’s. As we have learned from the fight against cancer, the accelerated approval pathway can bring therapies to patients faster while spurring more research and innovation.”
Aduhelm has conducted studies on 3,482 patients, and it is known to target the pathophysiology of the disease state. The studies show that patients receiving Aduhelm had a significant dose-and time-dependent reduction of amyloid-beta plaque, while patients in the control arm of the studies had no reduction of amyloid-beta plaque.
Critical Imaging Tracks Progress
These findings are measured with a baseline Imaging study, such as a Lumbar Puncture, MRI, or PET Scan, and then remeasured as needed after treatment. Radiology Regional is a participating Imaging center that specializes in these types of brain scans.
Why Radiology Regional?
Radiology Regional is a physician-owned, well-established imaging practice with 50 board-certified radiologists that work closely with your doctor. You will get personalized service and expertise in a warm, comfortable environment, which is not always offered with a big group or hospital-owned organization. Radiology Regional also provides the newest technological advances. Their superior imaging equipment includes 3T wide-bore MRI, 256 Slice CT, 3D Mammography, Nuclear Medicine, PET Scans, and Siemens ultrasound. Radiology Regional is a premier diagnostic facility that takes pride in offering the highest quality healthcare to the community.
At Radiology Regional, they take your health personally. They have a group of in-house, subspecialty, fellowship-trained radiologists that are experts in diagnosing and detecting conditions within the abdominal and pelvic areas, including the prostate. The machines they invest in are not standard; these are state-of-the-art, high-tech imaging equipment that can find even the most intricate details that would otherwise be missed.
Radiology Regional has a high-resolution prostate MRI protocol to find small prostate cancers, a dynamic MRI to diagnose pelvic organ prolapse, MRI protocol technique to accurately stage rectal cancer for surgical planning, specific protocols to best evaluate the ovaries and uterus and MRI technique to focus on the bones and muscles. All imaging exams are not equal, and Radiology Regional goes above and beyond to offer high-quality studies to help guide medical management.
For over 50 years, Radiology Regional has expanded its scope of services and number of outpatient facilities to meet the growing needs of their patients and referring physicians. Radiology Regional has thirteen , ACR/IAC accredited and convenient locations to serve you. Their dedicated team of board-certified radiologists, registered technologists, and other specialists are committed to providing their patients with exceptional care utilizing the most advanced technology and techniques available.
Radiology Regional has 13 locations in 3 counties, Lee, Collier and Charlotte. Ask your physician to refer you to Radiology Regional for your imaging needs.
Contact Radiology Regional today at (941) 255-7945, (239) 425-4678 (Español)
Radiology Regional
18300 Murdock Circle, Building #15
Port Charlotte (Behind the Surgery Center)
www.radiologyregional.com
