Breakthrough £90,000 Alzheimer's drugs unlikely to benefit patients, report suggests
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A new report suggests that current "breakthrough" Alzheimer's drugs offer too little benefit for patients.
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If you or a loved one has Alzheimer's, these drugs may not provide noticeable improvements despite their cost.
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A major review has concluded that "breakthrough" Alzheimer's drugs are unlikely to benefit patients. This review suggests these medicines provide too little benefit for patients to notice any difference. The findings have provoked a significant backlash within the medical community and among patient advocacy groups. This development raises concerns about the efficacy of current treatments for Alzheimer's disease.
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