Europe originally said Lecanemab (Brand-name Leqembi) was too risky to approve. Now they are recommending marketing it. Why the change of heart?
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) recommended approving Leqembi® (generic lecanemab) for Alzheimer’s. Originally skeptics, learn how the “Clarity AD” trial helped change their mind.
Leqembi is an FDA-Approved Alzheimer’s treatment. Hospital infusions take an hour each. 2025 is looking to see a new 15-second autoinjector version. For some, it should even work at home.
Why are some of the new anti-Alzheimer’s antibodies better than others? With the FDA’s approval of Lecanemab and Donanemab, it’s worth staying on top of this topic’s latest research.
The 2 newest Alzheimer’s drugs, Leqembi (lecanemab) and Kisunla (donanemab) show promise, but many questions remain. Here are the three next ones.
Right now, there are two FDA approved drugs to treat Alzheimer’s itself. Find out why Remternetug may soon get approval as a third, even better treatment.
Kisunla, the newest Alzheimer’s drug, is rapidly gaining acceptance around the world. Learn what it does and how to get it.
Nature provides some of the best therapies for Alzheimer’s. Daffodils specifically from Wales are a big source of Galanthamine for Alzheimer’s. Rosemary competes head-on with the Alzheimer’s drug donepezil. Learn more about these natural sources.
How do the new drugs Leqembi and Kisunla fight Alzheimer’s? Surprisingly, increases in amyloid-beta protein levels can explain the slowing of Alzheimer’s at least as well as the reduction in amyloid plaques.
Dr. Jason Karlawish from Penn Memory Center discusses the careful process of determining if Lecanemab is right for a patient with Alzheimer’s.
CBS VIDEO – MUSIC & SONG: One program is giving people living with Alzheimer’s a new and joyous way to step back into life, by literally giving voice to both patients and their caregivers. Dr. Jonathan LaPook reports.
Ketones are the brain’s back-up fuel, from birth till old age — even into Alzheimer’s.
DEMENTIA & HOLIDAY PLANS: Relatives with dementia may be frail or have special emotional, mental and physical health needs. Check out these ways to help them enjoy the holiday season.
Three important dementia studies focus on HS-AGING, a type of dementia almost as common as Alzheimer’s in the 85+ group. Yet few people have heard of it. Why? What makes it different?
An intriguing study of 120 grandmothers might surprise you. Doctors know socially engaged people have better cognition and less dementia. But can a person get too much of a good thing? What’s the right balance?
If you couldn’t see your mashed potatoes, you probably wouldn’t eat them. That’s why what “The Red Plate Study” found was astonishing! Alzheimer’s patients eating from red plates consumed 25 percent more food than those eating from white plates. Find out why.
Enjoy this great duet between a musician with dementia and his son. A triumph of spirit over Alzheimer’s! Sing-a-long if you like!
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