Neue Alzheimer-Medikamente wecken große Hoffnungen. Doch bei Lecanemab und Donanemab fällt die Nutzen-Schaden-Bilanz kritisch aus.

Inzwischen sind beide Wirkstoffe in Deutschland auf dem Markt. Die Bewertung des tatsächlichen Nutzens und der möglichen Risiken wirft jedoch Fragen auf.

https://bukopharma.de/pharmabrief/pharma-brief-3-2026-preise-fuer-krebsmedikamente-ntds-und-entwicklungshilfe/alzheimer-medikamente-nutzen-fraglich-schaden-vorhanden/

#Alzheimer #Demenz #Arzneimittelrisiken #Lecanemab #Donanemab

Alzheimer-Medikamente: Nutzen fraglich – Schaden vorhanden - BUKO Pharma-Kampagne

In neue Alzheimer-Medikamente werden große Hoffnungen gesetzt, doch die Evidenz für einen greifbaren Nutzen ist enttäuschend.

BUKO Pharma-Kampagne

‘Hopeful milestone’: Health Canada approves 2nd drug to slow Alzheimer’s

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://globalnews.ca/news/11828976/health-canada-second-drug-alzheimers/

Less than 20% of people in Japan who showed interest in new medications for Alzheimer's disease went on to receive one, mainly because they were not medically eligible or they decided against it for fear of side effects. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/08/japan/science-health/dementia-drugs-research/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #sciencehealth #alzheimers #lecanemab #donanemab #health #medicine #dementia #brain
Less than 20% of patients in Japan interested in new Alzheimer’s drugs received one

Many were ineligible or decided against taking the medications due to potential side effects and the high cost, a study has found.

The Japan Times

Sleepy Don: Let's Take An Honest, Deeper Look at Trump’s Cognitive and Physical Decline

Is Donald Trump receiving treatment for early-stage Alzheimer’s disease?

The speculation centers on two datapoints: the now-famous bruise on the back of his right hand, and news that #Trump recently received an MRI.

A viral video by a medical professional suggested that the bruise pattern and the MRI schedule mirror the monthly infusion regimen for #Kisunla (#donanemab), an #Alzheimer’s drug that requires patients to undergo regular brain imaging to monitor for ARIA, a potentially dangerous swelling or bleeding.

https://michaeldsellers.substack.com/p/sleepy-don-lets-take-an-honest-deeper

Donanemab: Speranza concreta contro l'Alzheimer da Lilly

Una svolta nella lotta all'Alzheimer La ricerca sull'Alzheimer ha compiuto un passo da gigante con l'annuncio di Lilly di un nuovo farmaco, Donanemab , che promette di rallentare l

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🧠 Gehirn fit halten: Steht die Alzheimerforschung an einem Wendepunkt? 🤔
Neue #Medikamente wecken Hoffnung, aber es bleiben viele Fragezeichen. Der individuelle Lebensstil hat einen großen Einfluss auf die Entstehung und Genese der Krankheit. Darüber sprechen Professor Dr. Frank Jessen und Professor Dr. Alfredo Ramírez im aktuellen Unimagazin ▶️ https://uni.koeln/NYVVR

#uniköln #unicologne #uniklinikkoeln #Alzheimerforschung #Alzheimer #Gehirn #Lebensstil #Lecanemab #Donanemab

In fast-aging Japan, struggles with dementia are a common story. But researchers hope that future breakthroughs will help them rewrite the ending. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/09/17/japan/science-health/dementia-research/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #sciencehealth #aging #elderly #mentalhealth #alzheimer039s #medicine #pharmaceuticals #dementia #lecanemab #donanemab
Japan’s front-line researchers see bright path ahead for dementia treatment

Four scientists at the forefront of dementia research speak about what kind of future they envision for people with the condition.

The Japan Times

FDA Approves Label Change for Alzheimer’s Drug

Brain edema risk expected to be less with new donanemab dosing schedule

The real question is whether it works?

https://cnmri.com/2025/07/14/fda-approves-label-change-for-alzheimers-drug/

#alzheimers #dementia #kisunla #donanemab #fda #brainedema

Schwellungen und Blutungen des Gehirns sind unerwünschte Wirkungen der Antikörper gegen #Alzheimer-#Demenz – und das bei eher geringem Nutzen. Dabei scheint die Bilanz für #Donanemab schlechter zu sein als bei #Lecanemab. (€)
https://gutepillen-schlechtepillen.de/antikoerper-gegen-alzheimer-wenig-nutzen-schwere-risiken/
Antikörper gegen Alzheimer: Wenig Nutzen, schwere Risiken - Gute Pillen - Schlechte Pillen

Für die Zulassungsbehörde fällt die Bilanz von Vorteilen und Nachteilen für Donanemab schlechter aus als für Lecanemab.

Gute Pillen - Schlechte Pillen

Will this be the death knell for Alzheimer’s monoclonal antibody treatments 🤔

Preprint on #Alzheimers drug deaths ignites dispute among authors

“Infighting among a group of prominent Alzheimer’s disease researchers has led to the withdrawal of a preprint they co-authored, which suggested a new Alzheimer’s drug markedly increases the risk of death. One scientist involved in the work charges the senior author failed to seek the go-ahead from his co-authors before posting an edited version of the article to a preprint server.”

#Lecanemab #Donanemab #Kisunla #amyloid #dementia
https://www.science.org/content/article/preprint-alzheimer-s-drug-deaths-ignites-dispute-among-authors