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Biogen/Eisai’s Alzheimer’s disease drug granted full FDA approval

Leqembi was granted accelerated approval earlier this year for patients with early Alzheimer's disease

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FDA grants fast track designation to AC Immune’s Alzheimer’s disease vaccine

The decision was supported by interim results from a low dose cohort of the phase 1b/2 ABATE trial

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Alzheimer’s Research UK and Race Against Dementia announce £500k research pledge

The funding will allow researchers to investigate the link between air pollution and Alzheimer’s disease

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Biogen/Eisai’s Alzheimer’s drug backed by FDA advisory committee for traditional approval

Leqembi was granted accelerated approval by the FDA in January for patients with early AD

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Research finds a third with dementia concerns face long wait for medical help

It is estimated that by 2040 1.6m people will suffer from dementia in the UK

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Eli Lilly’s Alzheimer’s drug shown to significantly slow disease progression in phase 3 trial

Donanemab slowed the progression of early Alzheimer’s disease by 35% compared to placebo

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Biogen and Eisai’s Alzheimer’s drug associated with positive long-term health outcomes

A simulation model estimated lecanemab to potentially slow the rate of disease progression

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Roche and Eli Lilly to collaborate on Alzheimer’s disease blood test

If approved, the test could streamline the journey to diagnosis for more patients

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Alzheimer’s Association report highlights need to improve patient-physician communication

Both individuals and primary care physicians reported a reluctance to address cognitive concerns

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Biogen and Eisai’s Alzheimer’s drug to be covered by US Veterans Health Administration

US veterans in the early stages of the disease who meet VHA criteria will be eligible for coverage

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FDA grants priority review for traditional approval of Biogen and Eisai’s Alzheimer’s drug

Leqembi was granted accelerated approval in the US earlier this year

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Safety-related change to label for Biogen’s Alzheimer’s drug Aduhelm approved by FDA

Larger areas of bleeding on the brain have been reported in some patients taking the drug

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