A breakthrough drug to combat Alzheimer's disease could be available in the UK on the NHS as early as 2022. The medicines currently available to treat Alzheimer's only hide the symptoms of the disease and cannot slow its development. A breakthrough drug to combat Alzheimer's disease could be available in the UK as early as 2022. Director of research at Alzheimer's Research UK Dr Susan Kohlaas said the drug provided 'huge hope' - and urged the regulatory body to push ahead with the sped-up approval process without the usual administrative delays. Pictured: American actress and dancer Rita Hayworth also suffered from Alzheimer's disease before her death'This could be a really important step in changing the whole research field.'

Source: Daily Mail May 29, 2021 00:43 UTC