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Show 1412: Beyond Amyloid: The Science That Could Change the Course of Alzheimer Disease (Archive)

Jul 2, 2026 · 1h 14m

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This week, we look at the new pharmaceuticals that the FDA has approved for treating Alzheimer disease. Although they are effective at removing amyloid plaques from the brain, they don’t seem to help patients function better. Is it time to turn away from an exclusive focus on amyloid to consider other factors that might affect […]