Tag: Alzheimer’s

On 26 October 2023, Eisai and Biogen’s Alzheimer’s drug, Leqembi, was found to be as effective as the current intravenous administration in removing toxic brain plaques. However, the review conducted by the drugmakers revealed that the rates of serious side effects were higher when using the drug in its subcutaneous injection form. The company’s analysis

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder characterized by the death of brain cells, eventually leading to memory loss, cognitive dysfunction and dementia. Accounting for 60-70% cases of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease is known to be the sixth leading cause of death in the US.   Presently, more than 6 million Americans of all ages are living