# As Alzheimer's cases rise, MUSC pioneers new path for diagnosis and care

- URL: https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-07-as-alzheimers-cases-rise-musc-pioneers-new-path-for-diagnosis-and-care-b5d171/
- Published: 2026-01-07
- Type: Archive summary (AI-assisted summary of third-party reporting)
- Original outlet: virginislandsdailynews
- Original report: https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/online_features/tech_talk_and_innovation/as-alzheimers-cases-rise-musc-pioneers-new-path-for-diagnosis-and-care/article_a4c5f017-f3eb-5c76-9aa7-7c92d9ad5ab4.html
- Topics: alzheimers-dementia
- Publisher: TheraNews, operated by AdvancedCare USA Inc.
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> (BPT) - While the country faces an ongoing physician shortage, the nationwide neurologist shortage is even greater. Given the needs of an aging population facing conditions, including Alzheimer's, dementia and other cognitive disorders, patients often wait as long as six,...

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