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Dementia care is undergoing a turning point thanks to better pathology diagnosis and new therapies.
Clear pathology now informs patients about the cause of their dementia, reducing lifelong uncertainty.
The treatments slow disability but require infusion, frequent MRIs, and careful risk management.
Access remains uneven; dementia drugs are not yet widely democratized in practice.
Public policy gaps emerge as people still work and face stigma with dementia labels.
Experts see rising interest from fellowship applicants to become dementia specialists.
Undiagnosing cases can reveal alternative causes like LATE, changing prognosis and care.
Family experiences vary; some patients report renewed motivation and creativity on therapy.
Physicians seek better biomarkers to predict individual trajectories and treatment impact.
The field encourages young people to pursue brain science and dementia research.

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Latest: Daily Pennsylvanian year-in-review highlights Penn alumni linked to national headlines, sparking online debate.
Mangione, 27, is on trial for the murder of a health insurance executive in Manhattan, tied to the Penn spotlight.
Javice, 33, was sentenced to seven years in prison for defrauding JPMorgan Chase of $175 million.
The article notes social media reactions, including sarcastic comments about Penn Law and the alums’ trajectories.
The Penn alumni narrative connects to broader national debates about power and accountability.
The piece mentions other trending topics and reactions featured by NY Post.
Mangione’s case involves alleged murder outside a Manhattan hotel; Javice’s case involves financial fraud.
The Penn campus newspaper’s choice drew reactions and the Post sought comment from the Daily Pennsylvanian.
The piece also references Marc Rowan signing a letter to the judge for Javice’s sentencing.
The article emphasizes that Penn alumni achievements and controversies echo beyond campus.

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Penn names Rick Santos as the new George A. Munger Head Football Coach, expanding the program's leadership.
Santos will be introduced to the Penn community on December 16 at a press conference in Philadelphia.
Santos brings a track record of playoff appearances and a reputation as an elite FCS player.
Santos starred at UNH, winning the Walter Payton Award in 2006 as the top offensive player.
Santos will be joined in Philadelphia by his wife and children as part of the transition.
Penn intends for the coach to drive competitive play for Ivy League titles and postseason bids.
Santos has spent most of his career at New Hampshire, serving in multiple coaching roles since 2013.
Santos played professionally in the Canadian Football League after college success.
The University of Pennsylvania will host the press event at the Li Family Auditorium in the Coulson Family Training Complex.

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