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Alzheimer Society of Canada Programs Are ‘First Link’ of Support

To ensure that dementia patients and their caregivers have proper support and information, the Alzheimer Society of Canada is calling attention to its First Link program, designed to share a key message: “You are not alone.” The Canada-wide campaign, announced in January during the country’s Alzheimer’s Awareness Month,…

FDA Approval Again Wanted for Nuplazid in Easing Psychosis

Acadia Pharmaceuticals intends to again request that oral Nuplazid (pimavanserin) be approved to treat hallucinations and delusions, but this time only when associated with the dementia-related psychosis of Alzheimer’s disease. Its planned request to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), in the form of a resubmitted supplemental new…

Top 10 Alzheimer’s Disease Stories of 2021

Alzheimer’s News Today brought you coverage of the latest scientific advances, developments in treatment, and clinical trials related to Alzheimer’s disease throughout 2021. We look forward to continuing to report important news for the Alzheimer’s community this year. Here are the top 10 most-read Alzheimer’s stories of 2021. No.

Alzheimer’s Association Welcomes Aduhelm Price Cut, But Presses On

While calling the recent decision to slash by about half the U.S. list price for Aduhelm (aducanumab) an “important step,” the Alzheimer’s Association continues to advocate for more equitable access to the first new Alzheimer’s therapy since 2003. Specifically, the organization is calling for Biogen, which with Eisai developed and markets…

Aduhelm Developers Step Up Phase 4 Confirmatory Study

Biogen and Eisai are stepping up their Phase 4 post-marketing confirmatory study to verify that Aduhelm (aducanumab) is meeting the expected clinical benefit in patients with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease. The companies plan to submit the study’s final protocol for review to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration…