More convenient form of breakthrough Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi shows promising results in study

[ad_1] Eisai on Wednesday said an injectable version of the Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi showed promising initial results in a clinical trial, potentially paving the way for a new and more convenient option for administering the antibody treatment.  However, the injection did not cause lower rates of brain swelling and bleeding, which are Leqembi’s most concerning…

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These health-care companies see opportunity ahead from Alzheimer’s drug approval

[ad_1] As patients with Alzheimer’s disease seek out a newly approved treatment, they will need MRIs, blood tests and other diagnostics, fueling increased demand for these important tools. In earnings calls this week, both GE Healthcare and Quest Diagnostics made references to the potential opportunity here, although neither company put any specific estimates behind their…

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FDA approves Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi, paving way for broader Medicare coverage

[ad_1] The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday fully approved the Alzheimer’s treatment Leqembi, a pivotal decision that will expand access to the expensive drug for older Americans. Medicare announced shortly after the FDA approval that it is now covering the antibody treatment for patients enrolled in the insurance program for seniors, though several conditions…

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