Antibody lecanemab New Alzheimer’s drug slows mental decline
A beacon of hope with a downside: In studies, a new antibody was able to significantly delay the course of the disease. But: The substance has problematic side effects. What is known so far and what an expert says about it.
Increasing forgetful moments can be a harbinger of dementia.
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Even the latest drug from Alzheimer’s research cannot cure or completely stop the disease. Nevertheless, the Antibody Lecanemab is the current hope of science. In a recent study, the substance significantly delayed mental decline. An international team of researchers reports on this in the renowned “New England Journal of Medicine”.
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