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Alzheimer’s Drug Shows Promise In a Trial.

Authors :
POLLACK, ANDREW
Source :
New York Times. 3/21/2015, Vol. 164 Issue 56812, pB1-B2. 2p. 1 Black and White Photograph.
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

The article discusses pharmaceutical Biogen Idec's development of the Alzheimer's drug aducanumab (BIIB037), highlighting research that found that the drug slowed the decline in mental function during a clinical trial. Topics addressed include stock market reaction to the research results, the drug's reduction of amyloid plaque in the brain, and comparison's to other Alzheimer's drugs.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03624331
Volume :
164
Issue :
56812
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
New York Times
Publication Type :
News
Accession number :
101677400