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Two studies of antibody treatment gantenerumab fail to slow decline in people with early-stage disease
Access to large data sets means predictions are far more accurate in reducing risk
Researchers focus on pathogens including Covid, herpes and Epstein-Barr virus
Pharma groups seek US regulatory approval as clinical trial shows monoclonal antibody treatment slowed disease
Study of Eisai treatment will be one of last chances to prove amyloid hypothesis, say experts
Study could be used to help boost cognitive performance of people developing Alzheimer’s disease
Long-term effects are generally less in children, although infection doubles risk of epilepsy
Scientists are trying to understand the cause of neurological effects and whether symptoms will be long-lasting
FDA’s green light for aducanumab may delay development of more effective treatments for dementia, critics say
Agency that controls spending by government health schemes will not fund drug for most patients
Practical and reassuring tale written with eloquence and insight about a disease which for years was presumed to rob sufferers of sentience
Third-quarter revenues from $56,000-per-year treatment were well below analysts’ expectation of $10m
Experts point to mounting evidence that the virus can cause long-term brain damage in some patients
Pharma group blames ‘misinformation’ for overshadowing approval of therapy
Research to focus on future health burden as variants and looser restrictions drive up cases
US drugs watchdog was under pressure after scientific outcry over controversial Biogen treatment
Hypothesis that brain plaques cause disease viewed with scepticism by some scientists
Eisai says framework for testing and treatment urgently needed in response to ‘secret pandemic’
US approval of the Biogen treatment has given patients hope. But some experts worry expectations have been raised too high
FDA decision on aducanumab must bring benefits beyond Biogen’s bottom line
Campaigners hit out at high price for controversial treatment that has divided scientists
FDA signs off on first new treatment for disease in almost 20 years despite controversy over efficacy
Biogen’s aducanumab would be first new treatment in years for disease if approved by FDA
Keeping people independent and connected for longer can improve wellbeing and ultimately reduce demand
Oxford research finds Covid-19 44% more likely to cause psychiatric and neurological problems than flu
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