Alzheimer's disease therapies

Jul 08, 2024

The world of Alzheimer’s disease treatment witnessed a groundbreaking moment recently as the FDA approved Eli Lilly’s donanemab, marketed as KINSUNLA. This new drug brings hope to millions of patients and their families struggling with this debilitating disease. Let us delve into the fascinating journey of donanema...

Apr 19, 2021

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that is a lead cause of dementia in approximately 5.8 million Americans. Further, it is estimated that the number will soar to 13.5 million by 2050.  Owing to the R&D done in understanding Alzheimer’s disease so far, it has been clear t...

Jun 01, 2020

The ageing population is a global phenomenon. According to the UN’s “World Population Prospects 2019” by 2100, the world’s population is projected to reach approximately 10.9 billion. Moreover, between 2020 and 2100, the number of people ages 80 and older is expected to increase from 146 million to 881 million. ...

Oct 23, 2019

Not a long time ago this year, Biogen announced the halting of Phase III clinical trials, EMERGE and ENAGE, of its most looked upon drug aducanumab under simulations for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease called futility analysis. The drug was designed to help patients struggling with mild cognitive impairmen...