US approves first new Alzheimer's drug in 20 years - BBC News

The first new treatment for Alzheimer's disease for nearly 20 years has been approved by regulators in the United States, paving the way for its use in the UK.
Aducanumab targets the underlying cause of Alzheimer's, the most common form of dementia, rather than its symptoms.
Charities have welcomed the news of a new therapy for the condition.
But scientists are divided over its potential impact because of uncertainty over the trial results.
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[@G_Silent]

Alzheimer’s, a soul destroying experience for anyone who is experiencing it or knows someone who is. Any step forward is a big relief for so many.

[@legobrickabrac]

It's going to be very disappointing if they don't get the chance to take this medication.

[@Tommy2shoe811]

Yep I still get chills down my spine whenever I think back to when my grandfather battled and died from it. One episode that sticks in my mind is when he poured piping hot coffee in a glass and severely burned his hand when he grabbed it which caused him to drop the glass which then spilled the coffee all over himself. He ended up with second degree burns on his chest stomach and groin. Immediately after that happened he forgot what happened and became distressed about why he was in so much pain and caused him to go into a mental breakdown. That whole thing wasn’t even one of the really bad episodes it sticks in my mind because I saw it happen and that’s when I realized the gravity of the disease. I was fairly young and didn’t know much about the disease at the time.

[@legobrickabrac]

@@Tommy2shoe811 I'm going to watch that new Movie called "The Father" staring Anthony Hopkins on the 20th.

[@Tommy2shoe811]

@@legobrickabrac I haven’t seen it. I don’t think I could watch it bc it hits too close to home. Alzheimer’s is the disease everyone in my family seems to get. I’ve been screened by my doctor and I’m likely to get it too eventually. Hopefully something else takes me before then bc I don’t want to suffer.

[@howmathematicianscreatemat9226]

Good news is we now start to find evidence that our true soul is not only independent of the body but also indestructible. So, it can make us forget things but we keep our identity.

[@noobplays-saslow2920]

Even if the Alzheimers drug reduces lifespan I would still have it. Id much rather live 10 years less than live those 10 years not being able to remember or do anything.

[@DisticTV]

Atleast you can decide if you want to have assisted death

[@MapleSyrupColour]

Having worked in a care home you just become a vegetable near the end of it

[@NegativeAccelerate]

Yup my granny can’t do anything. She can’t speak she doesn’t move unless someone makes her. I hate to say it but she has already died.

[@MapleSyrupColour]

@@NegativeAccelerate Its sad but I would rather be dead than in that state of mind

[@emilybarrett464]

I agree. I have multiple sclerosis (I am on a DMT to slow it down), but there are certain drugs I need sometimes to help with symptoms. For example, diazepam for muscle spasms. Doctors are so hesitant to prescribe that kinda thing because of risk of addiction, but what’s the point living a longer life if it’s miserable and you’re in pain 🤦🏼‍♀️ x

[@legobrickabrac]

This can't be ignored. If people want to take it then let them.

[@lubricustheslippery5028]

Even if we don't know if it makes more harm than good? I had relatives that died in Alzheimers if something that acually helps exists it would be huge. There is also other trials that is interesting going on like testing if herpes virus is at least sometimes a cause for Alzheimers and we have medecin that can stop herpes.

[@aidannicholls5149]

@@lubricustheslippery5028 you have nothing else to lose with Alzheimer’s

[@qataribananahamock1495]

@@lubricustheslippery5028 how can an approved tested med be harmful? Please understand that this worked on people. Please please stop rejecting science and be an antiscience craphead

[@legobrickabrac]

@@lubricustheslippery5028 The thing is this is medication for mostly older people who are around 65 to 75 plus years which I think it is worth the risk to take the drug even if there was some kind of massive side affect in 8 to 10 years. Life expectancy for Men is 75 anyway.

[@legobrickabrac]

@@aidannicholls5149 Yes and the age to, the desease mostly affects 65 to 75s plus and as the average life expectancy is 75 anyway.

[@_mrspanky_4587]

Just like cancer, even though the treatment is harmful it's worth it. I'd rather live a shorter life I can remember than a longer one that I forget

[@MapleSyrupColour]

I completely agree

[@vitorfernandes651]

Once we die we won’t remember anything anyway

[@_mrspanky_4587]

@@vitorfernandes651 True but our wellbeing affects the people around us too and how they view us. I'd rather be remembered as myself than a hollow shell that once was me

[@YoursUntruly]

Absolutely

[@vilmacordero2974]

If I was diagnosed with this disease, what will I lose if I decide to try this medication? Honestly, my answer will be ‘nothing’. This is hope for many who are afflicted. Whether it slows down the progression for just another year, then so be it.

[@mountainblanc3200]

If it helps then let people decide if they want to take it, Alzheimer’s is a terminal illness anyway, having something that can somehow arrest its progress is a big step forward.

[@adithyastren6218]

Overwhelmingly, patents are just not in a position to determine weather a drug is right for them. It is real tempting to pull out the personal freedom guns on this kinda thing, but it is not about that. It is no doubt deeply costly and patience may take it unnecessarily. If it does not work, it should not be sold.

[@Sean.R]

@@adithyastren6218 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@RosieAffleck]

I wasn’t very impressed with the explanation about why they changed their minds about the effectiveness of the drug. It didn’t inspire much confidence. However, I agree with your comment that if it helps, let people decide. Even if it’s only marginally effective, that can make a big difference for people. Nothing was mentioned about the safety profile for the drug, but there are plenty of drugs on the market with significant side effects that people willingly take anyway because their values as a patient are that the benefits outweigh the risk. The first doctor only cited that the original interpretation of the data was not sufficient, but he didn’t have a good argument for the new interpretation. Research results are very much subject to the method of interpretation and statistical analysis even though we try to make results as unbiased as we can. Also, after FDA approval, drugs are placed in a final phase that basically consists of monitoring and data collection on a mass usage scale. With approval of the new drug, it’s availability (and the immense number of people with Alzheimer’s disease) will allow for better data about whether or not the drug is effective enough warrant it’s adverse reactions. In addition, the new access to the drug allows for more data collection and research to be available, potentially leading to new drugs that work similarly or target the same structures. It would be more difficult to predict mechanisms and adverse drug reactions for “spin-off” drugs if there wasn’t large amounts of data from real patients using the drug. There’s also something to be said about patient individuality and how that varies the effectiveness of the drug significantly due to genetic and epigenetic differences. Large sample size attempts the mitigate these differences, but the reality is that dugs will work great for some people and not great for others. Patients should be allowed the autonomy to decide if they want to try the drug or not, with the knowledge that it might not work for them

[@twenty2093]

To be fair I’d prefer any drug against it than no drug against it. 👍👍

[@thisonetime410]

My grandma had Alzheimer’s and it crushed my soul. I always worried I would get it and my kids would feel the same pain. So glad they are making advances.

[@matthewsmith2787]

Dementia is a horrible disease, if it can help their symptoms and their families it’s a big help

[@momentumstocks3493]

This and M.N.D. are the two I would dread more than anything. I hope they cure both asap.

[@Rachel-pz5mo]

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[@alexstroud4665]

tbh even though a lot of drugs have side effects its still probably better than late Alzheimer's I heard its horrible thank god none of my family have gone through it

[@backhandok]

Well, in fairness, the best way to see if medicine works, is to have it in regular use. Of course after safety clinical trials and so on.

[@lubricustheslippery5028]

Proper statistics is only possible with randomized trails with controlls. If the effect is huge it's apparent without it if the effect is small real science is needed.

[@thetruthstrangerthanfictio954]

I disagree, because there is a financial incentive. If the drug doesn't work or worse yet is harmful, we will never know because the company that made the drug will cover up evidence to the contrary. Happens all the time.

[@naysneedle5707]

As long as it's reasonably safe, a maybe is better than nothing at all.

[@swunt10]

give people and their doctor free choice. it's their decision.

[@trust1301]

U have to make a beginning somewhere sometimes even if it is risky instead of leaving the sufferers with no choice.

[@trust1301]

@@Channel24377 common folks are at a vulnerable position to not to control prices. It is the Govts that need to take calls

[@lukemullan636]

Made me wanna cry when the trial dude was a surgeon not able to do his job

[@justdogood7413]

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[@aeulia4359]

Beautiful. Hope I grow up into developing new medicine like these people. Very inspirational

[@wakeandbakewithmaryjane1767]

THIS is such great news ! As a senior care worker, its soul breaking to watch the effects over time, the families and patients crying because they know and you are helpless. This is just wonderful !

[@julia-du1eg]

I might have alzheimer because i dont remember asking

[@maxil8988]

@@julia-du1eg stealing the joke from a comment on it's just a burning memory trap remix, cringe

[@Zombieboss2002]

Neurodegenerative diseases like alzeimers and dementia are heartbreakingly cruel. My grandmother has dementia and seeing first hand how quickly her memories faded and the last time I saw her was only 2 years, I doubt she would even know who I am. She is far beyond any treatment but I look to a day where this plague on humanity is controlled so that I need not fear for the same to happen to my mother.

[@lubomirkubasdQw4w9WgXcQ]

wow your story is rather sad. i have heard that during the last few hours of someone's life that has dementia, they stop showing symptoms and act normally for that time, so i just want you to know that, maybe it will make you feel better.

[@matthewcox1948]

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[@prestonblackburn2701]

Exactly....nice words

[@team-stockmarketcommando2035]

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[@jullinjohn1351]

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[@gulliblejolly5877]

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[@kgcotton326]

I am very happy that Biogen and Eisai and other companies have been able to co-develop a drug to treat Alzheimer's disease. 🇯🇵🤝🇺🇸

[@nelsonderrick2931]

Hello 👋 How you doing ?

[@tjvanderwalt92]

This is brilliant news. I might need it one day 😅 It seems to work. Hopefully everyone gets on board.

[@timedone8502]

It seems to have very little effect if you ask me. This actually means more drugs will be approved as the FDA has set the bar so low..

[@chanchan5349]

I nursed my mother with ALZ & it is crushing, but what I've been reading is to begin a Keto diet with IMF & longer fasting to push ones body into autophagy which lets the body heal itself while you're younger. Especially those who have it in families. For me, I have begun changing my diet now, trying to heal my gut, liver, etc. Dr. Perlmutter is a good source of information

[@carbunkle5643]

I'm 64 and getting more forgetful and all that stuff. It's serious now. I would take pretty much anything that would reverse the onset of dementia and alzheimer's.

[@zen9571]

Over 20 years ago I worked with an Alzheimer patient involved in the Namenda study. Namenda gave the patient awful diarrhea, made her lethargic and unable to speak or sit up straight. After two years the drug was stopped and she was given low dose Ritalin and coffee three times a day. Her face was no longer "frozen", she once again could smile, talk and feed herself finger foods. She could hold her head up and had normal elimination. I know they spend a lot on research, and developing these drugs. I would use caution before thinking there's a new miracle drug, sometimes the side effects diminish what quality of life they have.

[@kittywalker2944]

Perhaps what’s changed is that more of the FDA committee’s family members have been affected ... Watching my father decline and (his) struggle to accept his decline is crushing - as is losing him while he’s still physically healthy. It’s hard to appreciate until it happens to someone in ur life.

[@legobrickabrac]

This must be really fruustrating for the victim and family to have this hope so nere but yet so far. In My opinion they should let people take the drug At there own risk, if it turns out they are one one the unlucky ones they would rather of tried then to of faced to worst affects of the desease.

[@chaosXP3RT]

I'm sure the right amount of money found its way into the right people's pockets

[@sacasticdata1840]

Which FDA committee family members have been affected?

[@emmalouize]

It’s a cruel disease. It’s stolen my grandfather away and I wish he would just go to sleep and not wake up instead of having to suffer everyday. He has to wear nappies (diapers) he falls often. He’s not there anymore but his body keeps him alive because he is still young. It’s like a form of torture and I really pray that he doesn’t ever have moments where he is aware of his situation. It’s absolutely heart breaking. He would never have wanted this ever. He would have ended things himself if he knew this was his future. It also takes a huge emotional toll on the family and it does become a burden, which is a horrible and hard thing to admit.

[@strategic1710]

I like the question about what has changed with the science recently and why the accelerated approval. Someone important probably has a loved one with early stage Alzheimer’s.

[@Frivillig]

This debate is similar to the 90s HIV/AIDS medicines. Patients and families will try everything to have more time with the effected!

[@sethp45001]

Use speakerphone instead of putting phone up to your head!!!

[@user-worldpeaceandlove]

Eizai(Japanese pharmaceutical company) developed that drug . I'm proud of them .

[@TheRobbur]

50k a year is what this costs. Disgusting.

[@marinamccleery2683]

It’s great to see good positive headlines!

[@justdogood7413]

It's even more shocking is when governments by permitting cigarettes, are knowingly endangering our lives through 2nd & 3rd-hand smoking as well as fossil fuel emissions. Breathing toxic air is akin to drinking sewage water! Even more people die daily as a result of pollution. Where's the outrage? Where's my right to clean air? If you doubt, inhale some exhaust fumes for a few minutes and get back to us.

[@momentumstocks3493]

@@justdogood7413 $$$...it is all about $$$ and nothing else

[@jackaddie7866]

Wow. The differences in amyloid in the scans really took me by surprise. Proof that science always wins.

[@thetruthstrangerthanfictio954]

But not everyone agrees that amyloid causes the disease, and there is evidence that the drug may do more harm than good, such as causing brain bleeds. Yes it reduces amyloid, but if amyloid is just a symptom, then this drug is no different than all the others that just treat symptoms.

[@noobplays-saslow2920]

@@thetruthstrangerthanfictio954 Its still not proven that Amyloid isn't the cause of it though, and either way if we believe it can at least help against Alzheimers then why not use it?

[@thetruthstrangerthanfictio954]

@@noobplays-saslow2920 my main problem with it is that if it does not work and only attacks the symptoms, then data to suggest the truth will never come out because the company that developed it will have a financial stake to make sure the truth doesn't come out. I have read a lot about corruption in pharmaceutical companies, and they have been known to cover up things that work, such as Hydroxychloroquine for COVID.

[@jackaddie7866]

@@thetruthstrangerthanfictio954 I am not educated in medicine but I understand that point. However, If treating the symptoms improves the persons quality of life then why not use it? Also, is a bleed on the brain not treatable whilst Alzheimers has no current treatment?

[@justdogood7413]

Then be an advocate to eco-friendly living and save lives if you really care! It's shocking when governments by permitting cigarettes, are knowingly endangering our lives through 2nd & 3rd-hand smoking as well as fossil fuel emissions. Breathing toxic air is akin to drinking sewage water! Even more people die daily as a result of pollution. Where's the outrage? Where's my right to clean air? If you have doubts on pollution, inhale some exhaust fumes for a few minutes and get back to us [Caution: Do seek medical experts advice before proceeding with this experiment]. Please share!

[@cilbup]

Thank u all. M so much elated to hear this.

[@rudyyu5279]

How effective is it against dementia? AZ and dementia are similar but not alike.

[@waynechurch9158]

Please let this work so many people suffering all around the world horrible to see a loved one go throu this

[@justdogood7413]

Only effective in the early stages of the onset

[@justdogood7413]

Be an advocate to eco-friendly living and save lives if you really care! It's shocking when governments by permitting cigarettes, are knowingly endangering our lives through 2nd & 3rd-hand smoking as well as fossil fuel emissions. Breathing toxic air is akin to drinking sewage water! Even more people die daily as a result of pollution. Where's the outrage? Where's my right to clean air? If you have doubts on pollution, inhale some exhaust fumes for a few minutes and get back to us [Caution: Do seek medical experts advice before proceeding with this experiment]. Please share!

[@thetruthstrangerthanfictio954]

I wish it did work but I am very skeptical. The original pilot study showed that it didn't work, and likely did more harm than good. It wasn't new data that lead to the approval of the drug, but simply a "re-interpretation" of it. The company that developed the drug did invest lots of money in that type of research. If you ask me, it is more to help big pharma than patients. Also, there is new evidence since 2018 that Alzheimer's is caused by bacteria and not by amyloid.

[@Greenpoloboy3]

Approve it here FAST

[@justdogood7413]

Then be an advocate to eco-friendly living and save lives if you really care! It's shocking when governments by permitting cigarettes, are knowingly endangering our lives through 2nd & 3rd-hand smoking as well as fossil fuel emissions. Breathing toxic air is akin to drinking sewage water! Even more people die daily as a result of pollution. Where's the outrage? Where's my right to clean air? If you have doubts on pollution, inhale some exhaust fumes for a few minutes and get back to us [Caution: Do seek medical experts advice before proceeding with this experiment]. Please share!

[@XavierAway]

I don't get why the FDA are so hesitant about approving it, if there's a 1% chance it will improve outcomes for Alzheimer's sufferers it's worth approving is it not?

[@767kevin]

Right?! So everyone’s unique maybe it works for some or others; it’s a personal choice if the patient feels it helps them then whose to stand in their way and say no?

[@XavierAway]

@@FratboyOX call me old-fashioned but I think that should be up to the patient as long as the FDA acknowledge the long-term effects are unknown I think that’s good enough if there’s a chance it stops them developing an absolutely horrific illness

[@kimberlyperrotis8962]

Wonderful.

[@justdogood7413]

Sweet Kimberly, then be an advocate to eco-friendly living and save lives if you really care! It's shocking when governments by permitting cigarettes, are knowingly endangering our lives through 2nd & 3rd-hand smoking as well as fossil fuel emissions. Breathing toxic air is akin to drinking sewage water! Even more people die daily as a result of pollution. Where's the outrage? Where's my right to clean air? If you have doubts on pollution, inhale some exhaust fumes for a few minutes and get back to us [Caution: Do seek medical experts advice before proceeding with this experiment]. Please share!

[@TheGregcawthorne]

At the end of the day if I have the beginning of Alzheimer’s, I'd take this regardless. Maybe not if it causes immense pain, which it seems it doesn't.

[@loshneenaidoo8537]

I wil be so happy because this treatment wil help many patients

[@LordSolidusI]

Approved for people with Alzheimers, by people with Alzheimers.

[@Victor-tl4dk]

It's a horrible disease. Especially if your loved one is a toxic and seemingly heartless person. With logic and memory torn out all of that starts to show. The whole situation just becomes 10 times worse.

[@justdogood7413]

It's even more shocking is when governments by permitting cigarettes, are knowingly endangering our lives through 2nd & 3rd-hand smoking as well as fossil fuel emissions. Breathing toxic air is akin to drinking sewage water! Even more people die daily as a result of pollution. Where's the outrage? Where's my right to clean air? If you doubt, inhale some exhaust fumes for a few minutes and get back to us.

[@aarondingain9006]

If only this was around when my grandad was alive looking after him would not have been so hart breaking

[@nomoremrniceguy8106]

A special treat for Boe Jiden.

[@billkeon880]

The biggest argument against the drug is that even though it does reduce amyloids, they say there’s no proof reducing amyloids will reduce cognitive decline. However, that’s what trials should be for....assess risk and evaluate effectiveness. One thing is CERTAIN.... doing nothing will cause accelerated death and it’s not pretty. My dad went through it and it was horrible

[@justdogood7413]

It's even more shocking is when governments by permitting cigarettes, are knowingly endangering our lives through 2nd & 3rd-hand smoking as well as fossil fuel emissions. Breathing toxic air is akin to drinking sewage water! Even more people die daily as a result of pollution. Where's the outrage? Where's my right to clean air? If you doubt, inhale some exhaust fumes for a few minutes and get back to us.

[@momentumstocks3493]

@British Chap Craig has Alzhiemers...show some compassion

[@peace4myheart]

Driven more by money than by efficacy it seems.

[@willienelsongonzalez4609]

I’m glad there’s been some steps forward in targeting the cause of Alzheimer’s, but I wouldn’t want anyone to come to any harm or become ill as a result of the drug. I do hope proper research has been conducted and the drug company hasn’t “fudged” the results. Here’s hoping the evidence holds up to thorough scrutiny!

[@pauljansen1137]

What was that name again...I kind of forgot....

[@moosecampbell]

Nice

[@highflyerl23]

Not in the best taste

[@joshbentley2307]

@@highflyerl23 dark humour is like food, not everyone gets it.

[@highflyerl23]

@@joshbentley2307 I never said i didnt lol.

[@sutats]

Fewer password reset requests needed.

[@DrB81]

You’re a black hole of stupidity.

[@gsynth1731]

This is a big step forward.

[@justdogood7413]

Then be an advocate to eco-friendly living and save lives if you really care! It's shocking when governments by permitting cigarettes, are knowingly endangering our lives through 2nd & 3rd-hand smoking as well as fossil fuel emissions. Breathing toxic air is akin to drinking sewage water! Even more people die daily as a result of pollution. Where's the outrage? Where's my right to clean air? If you have doubts on pollution, inhale some exhaust fumes for a few minutes and get back to us [Caution: Do seek medical experts advice before proceeding with this experiment]. Please share!

[@MrBuddy-r8w]

Please don't let big "Pharma" quash this treatment. I watched my grandma go through and die from Alzheimer's. This is Amazing news!!

[@thetruthstrangerthanfictio954]

I have been following the story of this drug. It is big pharma that came out with it. It doesn't cure it, and it is questionable if it actually does anything at all. Big pharma will make big money because people will take this drug for the rest of their lives.

[@SI-ln6tc]

@@thetruthstrangerthanfictio954 Not necessarily. Cure for polio. Cure for hepatitis now. Vaccine for HPV (instead of long treatments). Drugs like Ivermectin has completely cured a number of diseases in Africa. As for Big Pharma in this case it was a cooperation between American and Japanese scientists. Which normally would be competing with each other. Does the amyloid MRI brain scans lie?

[@thetruthstrangerthanfictio954]

@@SI-ln6tc actually, from what I have read, the two companies are huge donors to the Alzheimer's Association, and the Alzheimer's Association is one of the reasons the drug got approved (they "begged" the FDA to do it on behalf of patients without disclosing the money from Biogen and the other company). The Alzheimer's association deleted a rough draft from scientists suggesting that the drug didn't work. Something seems fishy to me.

[@karwinchau4684]

About dam time... better than nothing 💯🙏🏾

[@itchntohitch4143]

At $56,000 per year, this will become yet another designer drug for the rich and famous. The rest of us can fade into the sunset......

[@TheCaptainSplatter]

Free health care in UK.

[@michellewilson7412]

Canadians will be covered. Universal Healthcare must be in every country. USA needs to step up and give healthcare for all.

[@andyt3789]

Yes with a disease such as this, those that need it should have it.

[@guy1177]

Hope this won't be a thing we will never hear of again

[@Pinoy_Central_Official_Backup]

This is a huge win for humanity!

[@Jeffers421]

👏 PLANET 👏 OF 👏 THE 👏 APES

[@Greenpoloboy3]

the original was the good film

[@Jeffers421]

@@Greenpoloboy3 true! Although I did pee my pants a bit when the monkey said "NO" and wrecked Draco Malfoy.

[@Greenpoloboy3]

@@Jeffers421 I'm trying to remember that scene now lol

[@nelsongonzalez6732]

@@Greenpoloboy3 aso

[@shashipancholi]

The significance here is that current treatments can only slow the progression of the disease (eg memantine) however this sounds like it can restore cognitive function

[@waitisendlesd2163]

Stay blessed medical team

[@dollywasher]

Very encouraging

[@parwanaferozy7914]

Right!

[@Phenomenal36]

Fortunately ive never experienced first hand Alzheimer’s with family or whatnot, but I can imagine it’s devastating effect. Hopefully the treatment shows some positivity

[@justdogood7413]

Then be an advocate to eco-friendly living and save lives if you really care! It's shocking when governments by permitting cigarettes, are knowingly endangering our lives through 2nd & 3rd-hand smoking as well as fossil fuel emissions. Breathing toxic air is akin to drinking sewage water! Even more people die daily as a result of pollution. Where's the outrage? Where's my right to clean air? If you have doubts on pollution, inhale some exhaust fumes for a few minutes and get back to us [Caution: Do seek medical experts advice before proceeding with this experiment]. Please share!

[@jercan7716]

I wander how much it will cost around 70k ? Maybe ?

[@MrShuttz]

Why would you advise against it?

[@V01DIORE]

Calling the drug “this product” kinda sounds like he has pockets elsewhere.

[@ab-ll7dv]

Yeah and he looks like a dirty lawyer too

[@venlafaxinedomperidone8377]

And NHS would beg the US for it

[@momentumstocks3493]

1) Slow it down 2) Stop it 3) Reverse it

[@Llllorya]

Thank god

[@parwanaferozy7914]

Excellent!

[@Muziqreborn]

Why wd someone oppose this??

[@HayderAbdulilahAbdulrahman]

IV shots of the medication needs to be given to the patient every four weeks. The coast of each shot is US$ 4k . For one year the coast is US$ 56K. Add to that the coasts of PET scans and MRI studies.

[@public.public]

so ban the use of pesticides. Get to a root cause of all serious disease. i.e. prevention.

[@stephenharper6638]

How can this be the 1st drug approval in 20yrs? "Well, we forgot!"

[@HalfEatenMushroom]

Its quite interesting that the major determinant of debate around this drug is the various theoreticians who either buy the Tau or AB theory of Alzheimer's. Likely they aren't mutually exclusive, but some top researchers treat them as so.

[@ItsOnlyBlaze1]

every Zombie apocalypse movie is based around scientist trying out Alzheimers Drugs

[@suskechidori]

I’ve seen enough of the “judgement” game to honestly believe what’s being put on here rn 🤔, miss me with that 😂😉

[@onenation8707]

Well done on this it’s an improvement 👏 👏 👏

[@alimuhammad2358]

My father suffer from this deases. What to do??

[@chanyy6838]

6:43 *MARIACARRILLO*

[@Sicklarry310]

I hope it’s not a ALZ 113

[@davemart3913]

Effective or not shouldn’t the individual person be able to pay and receive this.

[@igor-yp1xv]

There's a mismatch between the title and the actual video

[@jarrodyuki7081]

okay.

[@samjaker]

Derek Shephard would be proud

[@nata357]

If the accumulated amyloid protein can be reduced, it is possible to treat dementia as well as suppress its progression. This is a very desirable drug. I hope that the drug will be approved quickly in Japan, where the aging of the population is a problem, and that research will proceed.

[@katarzynatom784]

Only issued by a doctor.

[@asiftahir]

I searched Ginko Biloba and this video came up, does it mean this medicine includes this herb?

[@peterpanino2436]

The best treatment against Alzheimer's disease: Stop watching television, especially BBC.

[@michaelperezlogisticalfish9522]

Rip Benny Harvey

[@Brainhoneywalker]

$56K a year. Gee.

[@nealwright5630]

Full approval and not untested experimental, right?

[@kumeraaderessa5917]

With lots of love and respect/ ETEYE/

[@cameronf3343]

I’ll say that at 21.5 and a family history on both sides of Alzheimer’s, I’m glad stuff’s probably going to be better by my 80s.

[@Channel24377]

True but anyone can get it by their 50s I used to think only old people got it but many get it super young let’s hope things improve by then also I encourage you to find this organizations researching for alz and fund them after doing your research.

[@TheCaptainSplatter]

@@Channel24377 I got about 20 years before I hit my 50s.

[@Channel24377]

@@TheCaptainSplatter lol ok what about it I got like 30 years before I hit my 50s doesn’t mean their will be a cure by then although I hope so.

[@juliocatarina1]

Thank goodness for professionals like Maria carilho🙏🙏🙏👍💪

[@kumeraaderessa5917]

You are always in my heart ❤️ & mind ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@fightalzheimer7892]

Could someone tell me how the cure is going today? Any news?.🙏

[@loophelmes2268]

Get psychedelic mushroom from....

[@loophelmes2268]

*#Mycodre*

[@loophelmes2268]

On Instagram¿

[@paulgillespie9855]

How do you spell it ?

[@faebalina7786]

What's confusing is how can people who don't have amyloid plaques in their scans still be said to have Alzheimer's dementia if that's seen as the key biomarker.If in fact it isn't amyloid then how would the limited but clearly real success of this treatment be explained as it works by reducing the plaques.

[@manuelrojas6912]

"At that time I said fuk that" 😆 🤣 😂

[@danielwhyatt3278]

This is absolutely terrific news. So glad that the new piece of pioneering medicine has finally actually been approved. It may not be 100% effective, but any treatment is better than none, and those who say otherwise they’re just standing in the way of people actually having a better quality of life. It’s been way too long in the making but now people can at least start to benefit, even if it is for some only in small ways, in getting their lives back.

[@darjatargetedwoman-straigh8364]

In consideration: whatever is "approved" today, it doesn't mean it's good. Mostly it's not, at least not for me. They're playing games with us on a daily basis.

[@mandypavey2504]

So if you actually have seen a person with it how you see them slowly disappear.And become a shadow of there former self.You would not be stalling people getting there life back.

[@josephwalden2058]

Cancer next please!

[@saddabsuhel2758]

Great job