Clearing Amyloid Provides Alzheimer’s Benefit, But With Risks That Need Careful Management

Sponsors Plan Extensive Education About Safety

Eisai/Biogen’s lecanemab showed that reducing amyloid can slow Alzheimer’s disease progression, but prescribers will have to weigh the potential benefit versus safety risks on a patient-by-patient basis.

Geriatric doctor with patient
Doctors may limit use of anti-amyloid therapies in some patients • Source: Shutterstock

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