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The FDA has approved a subcutaneous dose for initiation of lecanemab treatment in adults with Alzheimer’s disease, according to a press release from the administration. Previously, patients had to begin treatment with an intravenous dose. Researchers conducting a real-world study, presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference, found that most patients remained stable over an
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