Pilot study suggests smart devices could help spot early dem...

Finding the big picture for Alzheimer’s

The $4m Oskar Fischer Prize hopes to catalyse a breakthrough in Alzheimer’s research by encouraging a ‘big picture’ approach to th

AI test detects early signs of dementia

A pioneering artificial intelligence (AI) computer test can help detect whether individuals are in the early stages of dementia.

Eisai accelerates dementia drug discovery research

Eisai is launching a special dementia discovery centre to boost development of next-generation medicines targeting forms of the condition, including Alzheimer’s disease.

AstraZeneca and Lilly’s Alzheimer’s drug fails trial

The battle to develop a drug to treat Alzheimer’s disease has been dealt a blow following disappointing phase 3 trial results.

Pfizer expands venture arm with $600m cash boost

Pharma giant Pfizer is injecting $600 million into its venture investment arm in a bid to ramp up its involvement in biotechnology and other emerging growth companies.