Alzheimer's disease & dementia

Pfizer and J&J end development of Alzheimer's drug

Pfizer Inc. and Johnson & Johnson say they are ending development of a once-promising drug designed to treat Alzheimer's disease after the treatment failed in two late-stage clinical trials.

Alzheimer's disease & dementia

Alzheimer's drug fails in 1 study, 2nd continues (Update)

(AP) — A closely watched experimental Alzheimer's treatment has failed to slow the disease in one late-stage study, a big disappointment for doctors and patients but not the end of the road for the drug. Pfizer Inc. ...