The first drug to treat Alzheimer's disease in nearly 20 years was approved by the FDA on Monday. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved on Monday the first drug to treat Alzheimer's disease in 30 years, made by Biogen IncBiogen launched two clinical trials for aducanumab in 2016, according to The Washington Post. HOW TO DETECT ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE Alzheimer's disease is a progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory, thinking skills and the ability to perform simple tasks. The majority of people with Alzheimer's are age 65 and older More than six million Americans have Alzheimer’s. An estimated six million Americans of all ages were living with Alzheimer's disease in 2018.

Source: Daily Mail June 07, 2021 15:14 UTC