New ‘breakthrough’ Alzheimer’s drug fast-tracked by US watchdog

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The first drug that could halt Alzheimer’s is to be fast-tracked for approval, in what experts say could be the biggest breakthrough yet in the fight against the disease. Charities said the decision by US watchdogs to give the treatment a “priority review” could mean it would be prescribed within six months, giving hope to sufferers everywhere. Trials have found that patients given aducanumab showed improvements in their language skills and ability to keep track of time and place, and a slower loss of memory. …read more

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