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EU approves Eli Lilly’s Kisunla for early Alzheimer’s, targeting amyloid plaques to slow decline in mild cases.
Eli Lilly’s Kisunla (donanemab) has received European Commission approval for treating early symptomatic Alzheimer’s in adults with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia confirmed by amyloid pathology, excluding those with a specific genetic risk factor.
The drug, given monthly, targets amyloid plaques and has shown in clinical trials to slow cognitive and functional decline over 18 months, potentially helping patients maintain independence longer.
Approval is based on data from the TRAILBLAZER-ALZ 2 and 6 trials involving over 1,700 participants across multiple countries.
While the treatment may reduce progression to advanced disease stages, it carries risks like brain swelling or bleeding, which can be serious or life-threatening.
Alzheimer’s affects up to 6.9 million people in Europe, with cases expected to nearly double by 2050.
EU member states will decide on reimbursement, with some countries opting not to cover the drug due to high costs and uncertain clinical benefits.
La UE aprueba el Kisunla de Eli Lilly para el Alzheimer precoz, dirigido a las placas amiloides para retrasar la disminución en casos leves.