Experimental drug may slow dementia onset for patients with rare genetic form of Alzheimer’s

Experimental drug may slow dementia onset for patients with rare genetic form of Alzheimer’s

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Experimental drug may slow dementia onset for patients with rare genetic form of Alzheimer’s
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An experimental treatment using the anti-amyloid drug gantenerumab showed promising results in reducing the risk of Alzheimer's symptoms in asymptomatic patients with genetic mutations. A study of 22 patients revealed that treatment for eight years reduced their risk from 100% to about 50%. While the findings are exciting, limitations include the small sample size and the drug's lesser effectiveness compared to other treatments. Further research is needed to explore the long-term effects and potential side effects of anti-amyloid drugs.

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