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International Business Times
International Business Times
Business
Julien Dury

Revolution Or Mirage? Controversy Surrounds New Alzheimer's Drugs

New Alzheimer's drugs have given hope to patients, but researchers warn the risks may outweigh the benefits (Credit: AFP)

Two new drugs, the first capable of slowing down the debilitating progression of Alzheimer's disease, have become embroiled in one of the biggest medical controversies in recent years.

For their defenders, the drugs lecanemab and donanemab represent the first real chance to fight the disease after decades of research -- for detractors, they are another disappointment after a long line of costly failures.

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