[ad_1] An experimental drug for Alzheimer’s disease from Eisai and Biogen slowed cognitive decline in a closely watched trial, but may carry a risk of dangerous side effects for certain patients, according to new data presented on Tuesday. The drug, lecanemab, was associated with a type of brain swelling in 12.6 per cent of trial patients, a side effect previously seen with similar drugs. Fourteen per cent of patients had microhemorrhages in the brain —…
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[ad_1] Florida’s medical examiner said that comedian Bob Saget had died of an accidental blow to his head. It was likely caused by a backwards slip. Saget was found in a Florida hotel bedroom and killed on January 9. He’d performed in the area the night before as part of a stand-up tour. Continue reading: According to his family, Bob Saget was struck in the head accidentally and died. A toxicology analysis didn’t show any…
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