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1. Analysis of Alzheimer’s Drugs Stirs Debate About Their Effectiveness
2026-04-16 09:42:21
Since the approval of new Alzheimer’s drugs in recent years, there has been a lingering question: While data indicated that they could modestly slow cognitive decline for some patients, would that effect be meaningful or too slight to make difference? A...
2. Alzheimer's drugs make 'no meaningful difference' to patients - researchers
2026-04-16 07:56:08
Drugs that are said to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease "make no meaningful difference to patients" while increasing the risk of swelling and bleeding in the brain, according to a new review. The effects of the medicines on those with...
3. Alzheimer's medication 'swelling and bleeding' warning
2026-04-16 05:08:01
Drugs that are said to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease “make no meaningful difference to patients” while increasing the risk of swelling and bleeding in the brain, according to a new review. The effects of the medicines on those with...
4. 'Swelling and bleeding' warning issued over Alzheimer's medication
2026-04-16 05:11:07
Drugs that are said to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease “make no meaningful difference to patients” while increasing the risk of swelling and bleeding in the brain, according to a new review. The effects of the medicines on those with...
5. Alzheimer's medication 'swelling and bleeding' warning
2026-04-16 05:08:01
Drugs that are said to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease “make no meaningful difference to patients” while increasing the risk of swelling and bleeding in the brain, according to a new review. The effects of the medicines on those with...
6. Alzheimer's bombshell as meds 'make no difference' and 'cause bleeding'
2026-04-16 06:16:00
Charities have challenged the findings (Image: Kmatta via Getty Images) Drugs claimed to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease "make no meaningful difference to patients" while heightening the risk of swelling and bleeding in the brain, according...
7. Finding drugs to slow dementia 'more difficult than establishing a colony on Mars'
2026-04-16 06:01:00
Charities and some experts strongly questioned the review's findings (Image: Getty) Drugs once hailed as the beginning of the end for Alzheimer’s disease “make no meaningful difference” to patients, a bombshell review has concluded. A team of...
8. Alzheimer's medication 'swelling and bleeding' warning
2026-04-16 05:08:01
Drugs that are said to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease “make no meaningful difference to patients” while increasing the risk of swelling and bleeding in the brain, according to a new review. The effects of the medicines on those with...
9. Alzheimer’s drugs ‘make no meaningful difference to patients,’ major review suggests
2026-04-16 00:03:00
Two anti-amyloid drugs – lecanemab and donanemab – are licensed for use in the UK Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email Email* SIGN UP I...