Publications by authors named "P Whitehouse"
In response to Finch and Burstein's provocative argument that the advanced dementias may result from environmental toxins and lifestyle factors associated with post-industrial societies, we call for a more rigorous historical approach, emphasizing the importance of situating ancient texts more fully in their historical and cultural context. Such an approach would also entail consideration of the declining relative rates of dementia in Western countries, which have been linked to population health-level factors and policies that appear to have reduced the risk of dementia by directly and indirectly influencing the social determinants of brain health.
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- The East Antarctic Ice Sheet holds about 52 meters of sea-level equivalent glacier ice and is generally considered less vulnerable to climate change than its counterparts in West Antarctica and Greenland.
- Recent observations indicate some regions of the East Antarctic Ice Sheet are losing mass, compelling a reassessment of its response to climate change.
- While projections suggest that the ice sheet may maintain a balance with increased accumulation in the 21st century, high-emission scenarios could lead to significant ice loss and sea-level rise after 2100, with efforts to limit warming to below 2 degrees Celsius potentially mitigating this risk.
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- The FDA's approval of aducanumab (Aduhelm®) for mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease has sparked serious concerns over its effectiveness and safety.
- Biogen's marketing license for aducanumab is called into question due to its failure to show real benefits and non-compliance with regulatory standards.
- There are fears that this drug could cause harm at both personal and societal levels, suggesting a need for its immediate withdrawal from the market.