Hope In A Bottle: Leqembi, The Newly Approved Alzheimer’s Medication
January 11, 2023
As a follow-up to our previous article portending the next new drug for Alzheimer’s, the FDA has now given approval under its accelerated approval pathway to the new medication Leqembi (originally known as Lecanemab). This drug was developed to help slow down cognitive decline in those with Mild Cognitive Impairment…
Next Up: Another (More Promising?) New Drug For Alzheimer’s
October 5, 2022
You may remember that more than a year ago, we posted a story on the arrival of a new drug approved by the FDA for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. That drug is Aduhelm, and while it is technically on the market and available, its use has been greatly limited…
Dementia Dilemma: How To Think About Aduhelm, The New FDA Approved Alzheimer’s Drug
June 9, 2021
It’s been almost 2 decades since the FDA approved any new therapeutics for the treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease. In that time, patients and families – as well as their care providers- have struggled with the reality of limited benefit from current medication options and a failure rate of 98.5% of…
Reverse Course: The Latest Research On Slowing Down The Aging Process
June 2, 2021
While there may be no desire to return to our 20s or 30s, many of us wouldn’t mind if we could just slow down the aging process a bit: maybe forestall some of the aches and pains that seem to arise anew every few months, or lessen the challenges of…
Expert Advice: Recent Insights And Recommendations From COVID-19 Experts
September 16, 2020
We’re more than 6 months into the Coronavirus pandemic and our understanding of the virus, it’s impact, and strategies to keep ourselves safe continue to evolve. And now, added to this mix are a range of articles and alarms about vaccine development and second waves. It’s no wonder, then, that…
Test Appeal: Accurate New Blood Test For Alzheimer’s Within Sight
August 12, 2020
Receiving a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s is often the end result of a long and difficult process begun when memory or cognition begins to deteriorate and when other types of dementia are ruled out. What’s more, by the time a diagnosis is made there are likely few effective therapeutic options for…