EMA recommends marketing authorization for donanemab (Kisunla)
This announcement reverses an earlier recommendation made by the EMA regarding donanemab as a treatment for the treatment of early symptomatic Alzheimer's disease in adults.
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The 78th World Health Assembly agrees to extend the Global Action Plan on the Public Health Response to Dementia
The 78th World Health Assembly has been a whirlwind week for ADI as, after 18-months of advocacy, the World Health Assembly has agreed to extend the Global Action Plan on the Public Health Response to Dementia by 6-years, to 2031.
My most prized possession: A story of care from Nairobi
Teacher Yasmin Jeevanjee tells her story as a care partner in Kenya.
A new type of dementia identified?
A paper published in the journal Brain has identified a brain disorder, known as LATE, which appears to mimic the clinical features of Alzheimer’s disease.
Looking back, looking forward
A message from ADI as 2018 comes to a close and what we look forward to in 2019.
Queen Silvia of Sweden becomes ADI Ambassador
Her Majesty Queen Silvia of Sweden has become an Honorary Ambassador of Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI), in recognition of her personal commitment to work surrounding elderly and end of life care, and specifically dementia. Queen Silvia has a long-standing association with and in support of dementia. In 1996, she initiated…
Dr Jennifer Bute: A Journey of Hope
Featured in the World Alzheimer Report 2018: The state of the art of dementia research: New frontiers, is Dr Jennifer Butte, a formal General Practitioner (GP) diagnosed with dementia. This is her story in her own words.
World Alzheimer’s Day: Doctor diagnoses her own dementia
On World Alzheimer's Day, a doctor who diagnosed her own dementia after being misdiagnosed by her neurologist, is calling for an urgent response to dementia research and diagnosis.
ADI and ITN Productions release documentary film ‘Every 3 seconds’
In partnership with ITN Productions, ADI has released the documentary film ‘Every 3 seconds’ to help raise awareness on the global impact of dementia.
WHO launch new materials on Global action plan
The World Health Organization (WHO) has published new materials around the Global action plan on dementia, produced in partnership with ADI.