The second such drug in a year raises hopes we can start treating dementia.
We could be entering the era of Alzheimer's treatments, after the second drug in under a year has been shown to slow the disease.
Amyloid builds up in the spaces between brain cells, forming distinctive plaques that are one of the hallmarks of Alzheimer's. The full details of Eli Lilly's trial have yet to be published - but it has revealed the key findings:Donanemab was given as a monthly infusion until the distinctive plaques in the brain were gone
"We are encouraged by the potential clinical benefits that donanemab may provide, although like many effective treatments for debilitating and fatal diseases, there are associated risks that may be serious and life-threatening," Eli Lilly group vice-president of neuroscience research and development Dr Mark Mintun said.
"This should dispel any lingering doubts about this approach," Prof John Hardy, from the UK Dementia Research Institute, whose work led to the idea of targeting amyloid, 30 years ago, said. "Having two drugs is great for competition."
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Experimental Drug Slows Alzheimer’s in Large Study, Eli Lilly SaysAn experimental Eli Lilly drug slowed cognitive and functional decline for people with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease in a new study that could support regulatory approval and commercial sale
Read more »
Eli Lilly's Alzheimer's drug donanemab slows cognitive decline: trialAn experimental drug just showed it can help slow Alzheimer's, offering new hope for patients and a major boost to pharma giant Eli Lilly
Read more »
New Ph.D. program in autism could help spur new researchA program is working to bring together different facets of autism specialization into one setting, as data shows 1 in 36 children are on the spectrum.
Read more »
New York City's new tool to stop car thefts: Apple AirTagsWith car thefts soaring to a 16-year high, the city is distributing 500 of the devices 'to take a bad guy off the streets,' NYPD says.
Read more »
'The Real Housewives of New York City' Returns: See the New TeaserThe Housewives are back to take a bite out of the Big Apple.
Read more »
New Yorkers give low marks to city’s bike infrastructure in new ‘Cycling Census’ | amNewYorkThe city’s bicycling infrastructure has plenty of room for improvement, according to thousands of cyclists who responded to the first-ever New York Cycling Census.
Read more »