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Alzheimer’s
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Reporters uncover conflicts and dubious data on latest Alzheimer’s drug
A blockbuster story in The BMJ showed major concerns surrounding the approval process, efficacy and safety of the Alzheimer’s drug…
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What journalists should know before diving into drug investigations
Learn how two investigative journalists uncovered a trove of information about the recently approved Alzheimer’s drug donanemab.
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Researchers aim to rectify underrepresentation of Black women in Alzheimer’s studies
Although Black women have a high risk of developing Alzheimer’s, they are vastly underrepresented in research of the disease.
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Adieu, Aduhelm: Biogen pulls plug on controversial Alzheimer’s drug
The discontinuation of Biogen’s Aduhelm is a cautionary tale of overpromising, under-delivering, and an inside look at FDA sausage-making.
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Brain care score may help pinpoint risk of dementia, stroke
Following a list of 12 steps to modify physical, lifestyle and social components of health could help older people improve…
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Q&A: What to know about new Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi
The FDA granted full clinical approval to Leqembi (lecanemab) on Thursday, July 6, making it only the second new drug…
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Medicare announces coverage of costly Alzheimer’s medication. That could mean high premiums for beneficiaries
Medicare coverage of new Alzheimer’s treatments will raise premiums and increase out-of-pocket costs for beneficiaries, new analysis finds.
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Global burden of Alzheimer’s projected to triple
Cases of Alzheimer’s disease are rising throughout the world and could triple by 2050, according to a recent analysis in The…
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Disease-awareness campaigns merit extra scrutiny, experts say
This is part 2 of a package on sponsored disease awareness campaigns and other controversial drug marketing practices, focusing on…
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Explaining Biogen’s controversial ‘MCI’ advertising to your audience
New marketing campaigns about forgetfulness and distraction could lead people to seek the costly Aduhelm drug for Alzheimer’s disease even…