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Deborah Kan

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Journalist, Being Patient Founder, WSJ + Reuters, WEF YGL, mom of three. Rewriting the script on health media.

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Chills! Powerful ad by @xx_xyathletics in honor of Real Womens Day tomorrow. 🔥🔥🔥 It's not hard to stand up for women and girls, so why won't @Nike just do it?



Some big #Alzheimer's news. @EliLillyandCo drug #Kinsunla (donanemab) has been approved by the #FDA. This is the 3rd monoclonal antibody drug to be approve to treat Alzheimer's to slow down the disease. Not a cure! Read more on @Being_Patient_ beingpatient.com/fda-approves-n…


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🧠 @Columbia researchers used #genetic databases — and zebrafish brains — to probe the protective powers of a gene called FN1, which appeared to counteract the risk-rocketing affects “Alzheimer’s gene” #APOE4 and reduce #Alzheimers risk by 70 percent. buff.ly/4e27JaY


I am getting so many ads lately for mushroom supplements. @Being_Patient_ delved into the science of what we know and don't know. Worth a read!

🍄 For hundreds of years we’ve consumed fungi for their benefits to our #health and #immunity. 🧠 Now mushroom #supplements are appearing on the shelves boasting they support #cognitive function too. 🔗 Here’s what experts say consumers should know: buff.ly/3QvWT2S



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⛰️At 71, Don Kent, battling #Parkinsons & #LewyBodyDementia, summits Texas' highest point, #GuadalupePeak. His six-months of training led to a successful 11-hour hike, showcasing immense determination. Discover more of his journey here: youtube.com/watch?v=AjhaCb…


We mapped #drug infusion centers across the U.S. and found that capacity for distributing new #Alzheimers #drugs is lacking. In some of the counties with the nation’s highest Alzheimer’s prevalence, patients must drive hours to get access to #leqembi. beingpatient.com/no-access-to-l…


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🧠 You won’t want to miss this Live Talk with @Neuronologist1 on March 8th. RSVP 👇🏼

Super excited to announce that Friday, March 8th 1pm ET @DrAlfonsoFasano and myself will participate in @Being_Patient_ upcoming Live Talk to discuss #ReprogrammingtheBrain and our experience writing it. Join us by registering for free at the link below: beingpatient.com/event/high-tec…



@BeingPatient1⁩ Deborah Kan presents solutions and great survey info from potential #Alzheimers clinical trial participants at the #GAPNet Summit ⁦@GAP_Foundation

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Memory loss is a natural part of aging, but it can also be associated with early stages of dementia. So, how do you know when it's time to see a doctor? @UCSFmac's @EmilyPaolillo discusses mild cognitive impairment (MCI) with @Being_Patient_'s @debkhk ucsfh.org/3tGbUqo


Thanks to #UCSF for inviting me to speak at Grand Rounds. A core mission of @Being_Patient_ is to raise awareness on patient + caregiver insights. Please sign up 👇to learn more abt patients and brain warriors hacking their health. The results will amaze you! @UCSFmac

"Turning Patient Insights into Data for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease" by Deborah Kan @debkhk Executive Editor & Founder @Being_Patient_ UCSF Memory and Aging Center Grand Rounds Fri, Jun 23, 9–10 a.m. PT register 👉 bit.ly/3NDf0Tv

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When I grow up, I want to be just like uncle❤️💪


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Here’s how #VR Might Help People With #Dementia Recall Old Memories beingpatient.com/virtual-realit… by @debkhk @Being_Patient_ #Alzheimers #VirtualReality

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Well…so ends an infuriating era.


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New hope is on the horizon for the #Alzheimers community thanks to the #lecanemab data presented by @EisaiUS and @biogen at #CTAD22! @debkhk, Founder of @Being_Patient_, provides insight into what this means for treating #Alzheimersdisease. 🧠 Read more: bit.ly/3iFEMcF

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