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5 Things to Know About Kisunla, the New Alzheimer’s Drug
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An experimental drug for Alzheimer’s showed promise in slowing declines in thinking and memory skills when given early in the…
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On July 6th, the Food and Drug Administration granted full approval to a new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease called Leqembi.…
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Does Talk Therapy Have An Impact on Alzheimer’s?
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Old Drug May Offer New Tricks for Alzheimer’s Disease
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A drug that has been used for decades to treat fluid buildup in the body showed promise in preventing Alzheimer’s…
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Stimulant Drug May Reduce Apathy in People With Alzheimer’s Disease
October 18, 2021
The drug methylphenidate, a stimulant also known as Ritalin, may reduce apathy in people with Alzheimer’s disease. The benefits were…
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Drugmaker Eli Lilly to Seek Approval for New Alzheimer’s Drug, Donanemab
July 13, 2021
The drugmaker Eli Lilly announced that it will seek fast approval from the Food and Drug Administration for a new…
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What You Need to Know About the New Alzheimer’s Drug Aduhelm
July 13, 2021
In June, the Food and Drug Administration approved the new drug Aduhelm for people with Alzheimer’s disease. It was the…
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FDA Approves First New Alzheimer’s Drug in 18 Years
June 8, 2021
The Food and Drug Administration approved the first new Alzheimer’s drug in nearly two decades. The drug, called aducanumab, will…
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Experimental Drug, Donanemab, Shows Promise in Slowing Alzheimer’s
January 5, 2021
An experimental drug called donanemab showed promise in slowing the decline of Alzheimer’s disease in a medium-size clinical trial. People…
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New Drug, Aducanumab, Fails to Advance in Expert Review
December 10, 2020
A panel of medical experts recommended strongly against approval for a new drug for Alzheimer’s disease that is up for…
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November 24, 2020
Nearly three quarters of people with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia are on medications that were not specifically…
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June 19, 2020
Many people have been putting off doctor visits or prescription refills because of fears about visiting the doctor’s office or…
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Take Your Blood Pressure Meds. It May Reduce Your Alzheimer’s Risk.
January 15, 2020
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Drug Company to Pursue Approval of Aducanumab, New Drug for Alzheimer’s
January 15, 2020
The drug company Biogen is seeking approval for an experimental drug called aducanumab for treating people in the early stages…
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November 11, 2019
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August 20, 2019
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