Eisai’s drug for Alzheimer’s with Biogen gets breakthrough status in US

The drug works in a similar manner to Biogen's Aduhelm, which was approved earlier this month.

Alzheimer's drug, Alzheimer's, Aduhelm, Aduhelm approval, US lawmakers investigate Aduhelm, World news, Indian express

Eisai completed enrollment in March in a pivotal 18-month study of lecanemab in symptomatic early Alzheimer's patients. (Representational/AP)

Japanese company Eisai Co and partner Biogen Inc said on Wednesday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration had granted breakthrough therapy designation to their experimental therapy, lecanemab, for patients with early Alzheimer’s.

The drug works in a similar manner to Biogen’s Aduhelm, which was approved earlier this month.

It removes sticky deposits of a protein called amyloid beta from the brains of patients in the earlier stages of Alzheimer’s in order to stave off its impact, including memory loss and the inability to take care of oneself.

Story continues below this ad

Read | FDA documents show struggle over approval of new Alzheimer’s drug from Biogen

Eisai completed enrollment in March in a pivotal 18-month study of lecanemab in symptomatic early Alzheimer’s patients.

Lecanemab is also being studied in a large trial on people with evidence of amyloid in their brains, who do not yet have symptoms of the disease.

The FDA grants breakthrough therapy designation in order to expedite the development and review of medicines for serious or life-threatening conditions.

Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram

The police said the trio from Chandigarh — Rohan (21), Sumit (22), and Mohit (19) — were dhol players by profession and had procured the weapons due to an old rivalry with local residents.

Suspecting affair, Odisha lecturer assaults wife and her friend, parades them on street

India6 hr ago

A lecturer of Commerce and his associate were arrested for assaulting his wife, garlanding her with slippers and parading her on the road with her male friend. The woman, who has been living separately from her husband, was assaulted and humiliated in public. The incident was recorded and shared on social media. Police have seized evidence and are investigating the matter.

View all shorts

Live Blog