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Valley’s Alzheimer’s treatment, scans growing in resources
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk Erika De Los Reyes , as published by MyRGV.com (The Monitor) - All News
· June 29, 2026
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Key points Additionally, the health provider is offering Kinsula, an FDA-approved treatment for early symptoms of Alzheimer's. In the Rio Grande Valley, resources for treating Alzheimer's disease are expanding.
In the Rio Grande Valley, resources for treating Alzheimer's disease are expanding. DHR Health is now providing amyloid PET scans, which are used to diagnose the condition. Additionally, the health provider is offering Kinsula, an FDA-approved treatment for early symptoms of Alzheimer's.
This development is seen as a positive step forward by Dr. Roberto Alejandro Cruz, who serves as the neurology medical director at DHR Health.
Further information on these new resources can be found through local news sources, including MyRGV.com.
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Category: local Published: June 29, 2026 Source: MyRGV.com (The Monitor) - All News Reading time: 1 min
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