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USC experts available to discuss newly approved Alzheimer’s drug

By LAX Leader | Jul 2, 2024

The US Food and Drug Administration approved a new drug on Tuesday designed to slow the progression of early symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease. The drug, donanemab, has been shown in studies to modestly slow cognitive decline in the initial stages of the disease but also carries safety risks. Experts from the University of Southern California (USC) are available to discuss the potential impact of amyloid-clearing medications.

FDA: 4 companies in cities within Los Angeles County received 11 citations in June

By LAX Leader | Jul 1, 2024

There were four companies in cities associated with Los Angeles County that received FDA citations as a result of four inspections conducted in the county in June, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Channel 35 doc on transportation in LA nominated for Emmy

By LAX Leader | Jul 1, 2024

The City of Los Angeles' Channel 35 has received a nomination for this year's 76th Los Angeles Area Emmy® Awards in the "Culture & History" category for its production of "Main Street: The History of Transportation in Los Angeles." Winners will be announced on Saturday evening, July 27, 2024, at the Four Seasons Hotel Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills. The event will be hosted by award-winning journalist Michaela Pereira.

USC expert available to discuss methodology of Greater Los Angeles homeless count

By LAX Leader | Jul 1, 2024

The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) is set to release the results of its 2024 homeless count, the largest census of unsheltered persons in the United States, at 10:30 a.m. PDT today.