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An Alzheimer's drug is on the way, but getting it may still be tough. Here's why

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In patients with Alzheimer's disease, a substance called beta-amyloid can form toxic clumps in between neurons. Drugs like lecanemab are designed to remove amyloid-beta from the brain. (National Institute on Aging, National Institutes of Health.)
In patients with Alzheimer's disease, a substance called beta-amyloid can form toxic clumps in between neurons. Drugs like lecanemab are designed to remove amyloid-beta from the brain. (National Institute on Aging, National Institutes of Health.)

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