Category: Alzheimer’s
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New sequencing technology measures gene expression in individual synapses
This new approach may grant researchers greater insight into cellular changes associated with various neurological conditions.
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Medicare to limit coverage of controversial Alzheimer’s drug to clinical trial participants
Prior to CMS’s announcement, the possibility of Medicare covering Aduhelm had already driven increased Medicare Part B premiums.
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Potential Alzheimer’s treatment approved by FDA
Biogen’s aducanamab could hit the market in a matter of days. While many in the Alzheimer’s community are encouraged by this news, the controversy surrounding the drug hasn’t gone anywhere.
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Recent court cases highlight police mistreatment of individuals with dementia
Earlier this month, a municipal court in Glendale, Arizona dismissed four charges of trespassing against city resident Sam Thomas after he was found […]
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Biogen’s Alzheimer’s drug to receive further review
In late January, Biogen announced that the Food and Drug Administration moved the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) action date for its […]
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What’s next for embattled Alzheimer’s drug aducanamab?
At a J.P. Morgan Healthcare panel on January 11, representatives for Biogen cited Eli Lilly’s positive Phase 2 study of Alzheimer’s drug donanemab […]
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Positive Phase 2 results for Alzheimer’s drug donanemab
On January 10, pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly announced positive results in a Phase 2 trial of donanemab, a monoclonal antibody targeting the amyloid-β […]
