The University of Kansas Health System is treating a total of 15 COVID patients today, up from 10 yesterday. Other significant numbers:
7 with the active virus today, 6 yesterday
2 in ICU, 1 yesterday
0 on ventilator, 1 yesterday
8 hospitalized but out of acute infection phase, 4 yesterday
Key points from today’s guests:

Dr. Jeff Burns, co-director of the KU Alzheimer's Disease Research Center and a neurologist at The University of Kansas Health System
Alzheimer’s is often called “The Long Goodbye” because it’s a progressive disease of the brain that continues for about 10-12 years until the patient dies
It is caused by amyloid plaque and tangles in the brain
There is no cure only treatments that can slow some decline and some symptoms
It can be diagnosed by some brain scans and spinal fluid testing. Big advances in diagnosing using blood biomarkers coming soon.
A home screening test is available for Alzheimer’s that must be taken to a doctor for evaluation
Alzheimer’s disease is different from normal age-related memory loss, where we forget names or misplace our glasses. Families are usually first to notice a real change in behavior, especially when it affects daily function and normal activities
As one of only 31 nationally designated Alzheimer’s Disease Research Centers in the country, has conducted extensive research, including showing exercise and diet can help prevent or control the disease
Michelle Niedens, social worker and director of the Cognitive Care Network
Cognitive Care Network is an education and support network to help families and patients with Alzheimer’s
Helps patients and families grab onto strategies that allow them to cope with a tough diagnosis and see a pathway forward rather than get lost in grief and hopelessness
Pandemic hit Alzheimer’s patients and their families very hard. Many vital services had to be curtailed, increasing anxiety and depression
Early screening and detection make a big difference in quality of life so it’s important to pay attention to behavioral changes
“Alzheimer’s is a team sport.” It takes a team of providers and family members to support a patient
Dr. Dana Hawkinson, medical director of Infection Prevention and Control, The University of Kansas Health System
COVID case numbers and hospitalizations are still low, but are increasing
Current COVID variants are all an offshoot of original omicron variant
5 to 11-year-olds can get a booster at least five months from the previous dose
Dr. Steve Stites, chief medical officer, The University of Kansas Health System
Nationwide heat maps show COVID cases picking up
New data from the CDC shows one in five people under age 65 and one in four 65 and older will develop long COVID
Volunteer for Alzheimer’s research today. It could very well help you or your family later.
Thursday, May 26 at 8:00 a.m. is the next Morning Medical Update. Providing emergency care within seconds. Area high schools now have a backpack full of gear to help injured athletes right on the spot. We’ll be live at Blue Valley High School to show you the technology and team helping student athletes return to the field quickly.

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