Paris, Sept 20, 2025 (AFP) - How much progress has been made against Alzheimer's disease?

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2025-09-20

After decades of unsuccessful research, two new drugs and a pioneering blood test have recently given Alzheimer's patients hope of fighting back against the debilitating disease -- but questions remain about their effectiveness. Any path toward a cure also remains elusive for Alzheimer's, which accounts for around 70 percent of dementia cases worldwide and is a leading cause of death among the elderly. Ahead of Alzheimer's Day on Sunday, here is......

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