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Adlarity has 7 Advantages over Donepezil Tablets

October 22, 2023 No Comments

FDA-approved ADLARITY is the once-weekly donepezil patch. See how it compares to donepezil / Aricept / Ebixa tablets for Alzheimer’s.

ARIA in Lacanemab, Donanemab and Aduhelm

September 8, 2023 No Comments

A neuroradiologist at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL warns that increased use of monoclonal antibody treatment for Alzheimer’s has also led to the discovery of amyloid-related imaging abnormalities — ARIA. Find out more.

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A Timeline of Alzheimer’s Drug Development

September 7, 2023 No Comments

The first drugs for Alzheimer’s disease emerged in the 1990s, but since then there has been a wave of clinical trial failures, major companies pulling resources from neuroscience R&D, and progress.

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Prescribing Lecanemab in Real Life

July 28, 2023 1 Comment

Dr. Robert Przybelski has prescribed lecanemab to real-life patients, and discusses his experience prescribing and administering the treatment.

Lilly’s Donanemab: The 3rd New Alzheimer’s Drug

July 21, 2023 No Comments

Now, a third new Alzheimer’s drug expected to be approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA),. The field of new drugs is beginning to show progress in the fight to slow the disease.

New Alzheimer’s Drug Lecanemab: High price tag, Moderate warnings

July 14, 2023 No Comments

The FDA has approved generic lecanemab (brand name Leqembi^®). The new drug can slow the progression of Alzheimer’s. Two top doctors discuss the pros and cons.

Leqembi Medication for Alzheimer's (Generic: Lecanemab)

Alzheimer’s Drug Leqembi Gets Full FDA and MEDICARE Approval

July 7, 2023 No Comments

First drug to modestly slow Alzheimer’s cognitive decline, based on 1,800 patients.

FDA Unanimously Votes Leqembi Benefits Alzheimer’s

June 11, 2023 1 Comment

The FDA Advisory Committee’s endorsement of Leqembi paves way for traditional approval, ushers in a new era for Alzheimer’s

FDA Votes 9-1 to Advance Rexulti for Alzheimer’s

May 15, 2023 No Comments

The FDA has approved the supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) of REXULTI® (brexpiprazole) for the treatment of agitation associated with Alzheimer’s. It’s the first such treatment to be approved in the US. Learn more.

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Next Alzheimer’s Drug? Donamebab Significantly Slows Cognitive Decline

May 3, 2023 No Comments

Eli Lilly Company’s TRAILBLAZER-ALZ 2 Phase 3 study shows that donanemab significantly slowed cognitive and functional decline in people with early symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease. Learn more.

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Why Are Doctors Diagnosing Dementia 3 Years Too Late?

August 13, 2025

So many people wait years for a dementia diagnosis—long after symptoms begin. Why? And what can we do about it now?

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Why Does Sunshine Fight Dementia?

August 12, 2025

Got enough sunshine? Learn how sunshine seems to offer a bright, simple way to lower your risk of dementia.

Strength is in Our Soul and Spirit

August 12, 2025

Strength is not in our muscles. It is in our soul and spirit.

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A Grandchild for One Day Keeps Dementia Away

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