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Aug 03, 2026
FDA approved a subcutaneous starting dose of Leqembi for early Alzheimer's disease. AAIC 2026 real-world data showed most patients stable or improved; a mouse study found KCL-286 repaired DNA damage and reduced inflammation.
May 07, 2026
Alzheimer's blood tests are gaining FDA clearances and strong patient interest, yet surveys show clinicians remain skeptical about their reliability and clinical benefit. A UK survey found fewer than one-third of psychiatrists have used biomarkers, while only 6% of memory services meet access guidelines. An ethical framework urges careful implementation, especially in primary care.
Jul 15, 2026
A preclinical study shows that the anti-epileptic drug levetiracetam can prevent the formation of amyloid-beta 42 in neurons by modulating synaptic vesicle recycling. Analysis of patient records indicates a modest delay in cognitive decline among Alzheimer's patients taking the drug, suggesting potential for very early preventive use.
May 13, 2026
A review of more than 200 studies linked up to a third of dementia cases to diseases outside the brain. Trials and broader evidence also support multi-domain prevention strategies.
Apr 16, 2026
A major evidence review of 17 clinical trials involving more than 20,000 participants found anti-amyloid Alzheimer’s drugs had absent or trivial effects on cognitive decline and dementia. The review also said the drugs likely increase the risk of brain swelling and bleeding.
Apr 16, 2026
A new Cochrane review said anti-amyloid Alzheimer’s drugs show no clinically meaningful benefit, but many researchers said the analysis has major limitations. Newer evidence on lecanemab and donanemab and broader drug development efforts continue to shape the field.
Apr 16, 2026
A review of 17 studies involving 20,342 patients found anti-amyloid Alzheimer’s drugs had “trivial” effects after 18 months and increased the risk of brain swelling and bleeding. A separate PET study suggested ARIA-E may mark brain regions with greater amyloid plaque reduction.
Mar 25, 2026
NICE has upheld appeals to review its guidance on Alzheimer's drugs lecanemab and donanemab, sending the decision back to committee. The manufacturers argued NICE failed to account for the treatments' wider impact on unpaid carers. This comes amid broader challenges in neurodegenerative disease research following recent high-profile clinical trial failures.
Mar 09, 2026
Eli Lilly's weight-loss drug Mounjaro fueled sevenfold sales growth in Brazil and doubled sales in India within months of launch, as the company commits $1 billion to make India a global export hub for its supply chain.
Feb 16, 2026
Blood-based biomarkers including brain-derived tau and amyloid-beta are enabling earlier Alzheimer's disease diagnosis through non-invasive testing, though confirmatory imaging remains necessary before treatment initiation.
Feb 15, 2026
Eli Lilly achieved positive outcomes for nearly all R&D key events in 2025, with successful phase 3 trials for cancer drug Jaypirca, next-gen obesity medicine retatrutide, and oral GLP-1 orforglipron, while Alzheimer's drug Kisunla showed cognitive decline benefits.
Feb 14, 2026
Eli Lilly achieved positive outcomes for nearly all R&D key events in 2025 and acquired Orna Therapeutics for $2.4 billion to develop circular RNA therapies for autoimmune diseases.
Feb 14, 2026
Eli Lilly acquired Orna Therapeutics for $2.4 billion and announced multiple partnerships while investing in AI drug discovery infrastructure, including building the industry's largest AI supercomputer to boost clinical trial success rates.
Dec 12, 2025
Eli Lilly reported positive Phase 3 results for retatrutide showing up to 71.2 lbs average weight loss, while stockpiling $1.5 billion of oral drug orforglipron ahead of anticipated FDA approval in April 2026.
Feb 13, 2026
Artificial intelligence is increasingly used to analyze Alzheimer's datasets and inform drug discovery, while researchers identify promising new drug targets including the IDOL enzyme and somatostatin receptors that could lead to more affordable treatments.
