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FDA Approves First Drug to Slow Progression of Alzheimer’s

July 10, 2023

The first-ever drug approved to slow the rate of Alzheimer's disease has been approved by the FDA for sale in the US. Leqembi, which is made by the companies Eisei and Biogen, has been found to slow symptom progression by 27%. “Leqembi is the first fully FDA approved…

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Experts Reveal signs of Dementia Women Should Watch For & Why

September 01, 2021

As we grow older, our bodies go through many changes. Weakening muscles, stiffening joints, and changes in our memory are all natural parts of the aging process. For many women, these changes present an increased risk of developing various disorders and illnesses that can drastically alter our day-to-day life, such…

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Early Signs of Dementia Women May Not Know About

July 22, 2021

We typically do not fret about dementia until our later years, but it is a disease everyone should be concerned about at any age in order to get a proper diagnosis and treatment. An estimated 6 million Americans deal with dementia, with women being the majority of diagnoses. According to…

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FDA approves first new alzheimer’s drug in nearly two decades amidst contention

June 09, 2021

Amidst much controversy and debate, the FDA greenlighted the use of a new drug, Aduhelm (aducanumab), for treating patients with early onset Alzheimer’s. The new drug, manufactured by Biogen, is the first of its kind to be approved in 18 years, despite strong opposition from Alzheimer’s experts. Currently, more than…

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FDA Approves First Drug to Slow Progression of Alzheimer’s

Experts Reveal signs of Dementia Women Should Watch For & Why

Early Signs of Dementia Women May Not Know About

FDA approves first new alzheimer’s drug in nearly two decades amidst contention

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