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Aduhelm for Alzheimer’s Discontinued. Is Leqembi Any Better?

February 8, 2024 No Comments

Biogen reprioritize resources allocated to ADUHELM® to advance LEQEMBI®.

Leqembi: An Alzheimer’s Drug Worth Rooting For?

November 16, 2023 No Comments

At long last, we finally have a disease-modifying drug for Alzheimer’s. The FDA recently approved a new drug that promises to slow the progression of the disease. Only five Alzheimer’s treatments have been approved by the FDA up until a decade ago, and this is only the second to address the progression of the disease.

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

5 Ways to Build an Alzheimer’s-Resistant Brain

June 22, 2026

If you are worried about developing Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, some simple lifestyle modifications can help prevent it, according to Lisa Genova, “Still Alice” author and neuroscientist.

You’re Still Our Hero, I’m Writing You This, So When You Forget, You Can Remember

June 21, 2026

When You Forget Song by Kane Brown ‧ 2025 When You Forget Kane Brown The High Road Lyrics I walked in the room and looked

How Your Doctors Diagnose Dementia

June 20, 2026

Accurately diagnosing a dementia type can be very beneficial, even life-saving. With over 100 dementia types but no simple test, see tools and techniques to better diagnose dementia.

Most Popular Stories

85 with Dementia? Good Chance It’s HS-AGING, Not Alzheimer’s

Three important dementia studies focus on HS-AGING, a type of dementia almost as common as Alzheimer’s in the 85+ group. Yet few people have heard of it. Why? What makes it different?

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A Grandchild for One Day Keeps Dementia Away

An intriguing study of 120 grandmothers might surprise you. Doctors know socially engaged people have better cognition and less dementia. But can a person get too much of a good thing? What’s the right balance?

“I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” By Dad with Dementia & Son

Enjoy this great duet between a musician with dementia and his son. A triumph of spirit over Alzheimer’s! Sing-a-long if you like!

Is Alzheimer’s Catchy?

It looks like a sneeze cannot give anyone Alzheimer’s. While Alzheimer’s abnormal disease proteins do spread from cell-to-cell, they are not “infectious”. Check out the facts.