Aduhelm, Leqembi add to Alzheimer’s disease treatment

Aduhelm, Leqembi add to Alzheimer’s disease treatment

Alzheimer’s disease treatment advances with 2 new drugs Updated: 5:30 PM EDT Sep 20, 2023 It’s a new age in treatments for Alzheimer’s disease, with two new drugs on the market that slow the disease.The Food and Drug Administration in 2021 approved aducanumab, which goes by the brand name Aduhelm, and in July, approved lecanemab, … Read more

Why does Maryland have a high prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease?

Why does Maryland have a high prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease?

Experts explain why Maryland has high prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease Updated: 4:58 PM EDT Sep 19, 2023 Maryland has a very high prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease, so 11 News is partnering with the Alzheimer’s Association to examine why.David McShea, the executive director of the Greater Maryland Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, told 11 News it’s … Read more