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I had a quick look at what various special interest "non profits" had to say about this: Alzheimer's Association -> very positive, basically an advert (https:/
by sparsely 5y ago
I had a quick look at what various special interest "non profits" had to say about this:
Alzheimer's Association -> very positive, basically an advert (https://www.alz.org/get-involved-now/new-day https://www.alz.org/get-involved-now/new-day). " A new type of Alzheimer’s treatment, aducanumab addresses the disease in a way that has never been done before. This therapy slows progression of the disease, rather than only addressing symptoms."
Alzheimer's Foundation of America -> much more measured (https://alzfdn.org/alzheimers-foundation-of-america-statement-on-fda-approving-first-new-alzheimers-medication-in-nearly-20-years/ https://alzfdn.org/alzheimers-foundation-of-america-statemen...) "We are hopeful that it will improve the quality of life for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers. Patient access and affordability to all of those in need is of significant importance."
Alzheimer's Association transparency page claims that they received under $300k from Biogen in 2020 and that <2% of their revenue is from biotech - I feel like they are either selling themselves a bit too cheaply or being a bit dishonest. Their whole website feels weirdly corporate as well.
- pcrh 5y agoThe article mentions the public pressure brought by these organisations. They may come to regret that pressure.