Eli Lilly Tests New Alzheimer’s Drug

By Network Indiana

Posted October 9, 2012

Experimental drug shows a 34 percent reduction in memory loss for Alzheimer's patients.

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Study shows drug helps patients with a mild form of Alzheimers.

Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly says a drug in its pipeline is showing progress for patients with a mild form of Alzheimer’s.

Results of a study show patients using the experimental drug had a 34 percent reduction in the amount of memory loss, compared to those given a placebo

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