Alzheimer's disease therapies

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that is a lead cause of dementia in approximately 5.8 million Americans. Further, it is estimated that the number will soar to 13.5 million by 2050.  Owing to the R&D done in understanding Alzheimer’s disease so far, it has been clear t...

The ageing population is a global phenomenon. According to the UN’s “World Population Prospects 2019” by 2100, the world’s population is projected to reach approximately 10.9 billion. Moreover, between 2020 and 2100, the number of people ages 80 and older is expected to increase from 146 million to 881 million. ...

Not a long time ago this year, Biogen announced the halting of Phase III clinical trials, EMERGE and ENAGE, of its most looked upon drug aducanumab under simulations for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease called futility analysis. The drug was designed to help patients struggling with mild cognitive impairmen...