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Lilly drug slows Alzheimer's progression by 35% in trial

14 Sept 01:43 Key points summarised by AI

Eli Lilly's experimental drug, donanemab, significantly slowed cognitive decline by 35% in patients with early-stage Alzheimer's in a closely watched late-stage trial.
The results are considered the 'strongest phase 3 data' for an Alzheimer's treatment to date, raising hopes for a second effective therapy that surpasses previous options like Leqembi.
Notable side effects included brain swelling (24% incidence) and brain bleeding (31.4% incidence), with some serious cases and deaths reported.
Lilly plans to file for traditional U.S. approval for donanemab by the end of June, aiming to make this new treatment available.

19 Oct 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.