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4. I'm not sure that I really believe that lecanemab is really that effective. It strikes me as similar to aducanumab...

Fri May 16, 2025, 06:07 PM

May 16

...which Biogen pulled, after a controversial approval.

Here's a study that questions the cost effectiveness of lecanemab:

Cost-Effectiveness of Lecanemab for Individuals With Early-Stage Alzheimer Disease

This said, I am not really qualified to make a judgement as I have not looked into the basic science behind its MOA.

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There's likely a test. Would you really want to know the result? [View all] NNadir May 16 OP

Yes you should snowybirdie May 16 #1

At my stage of life, yes. Perhaps at earlier times, maybe not. erronis May 16 #2

I think there are some medications radical noodle May 16 #3

I had a close friend who developed Alzheimer's radical noodle May 16 #9

My mother died from dementia after 8 long years. multigraincracker May 16 #5

My Mom died of a brain tumor. She was 51. It really sucked. NNadir May 16 #7

I understand asphyxiation by helium is very peaceful. multigraincracker May 16 #8

Treatment is not the only issue and drugs might not be the only treatment Bernardo de La Paz May 16 #6