Ana Pena, PhD,  —

AVP-786, an investigational oral therapy, significantly relieved agitated behaviors among patients with Alzheimer’s dementia, according to preliminary data from a Phase 3 trial by Avanir Pharmaceuticals. The treatment candidate was designed as a second-generation version of Nuedexta, a two-drug combo approved for pseudobulbar affect. AVP-786…

Investigational therapy Neflamapimod led to significant improvements in episodic memory function in patients with early Alzheimer’s disease, results from EIP Pharma’s Phase 2a clinical trial show. “Significant unmet need exists for improved Alzheimer’s treatments which is why we are so encouraged…