New report details the setbacks and challenges to Alzheimer’s research

Illustrating the challenges of developing medicines to fight Alzheimer’s disease, a new analysis found that between 1998 and 2017, there were 146 unsuccessful medicines in clinical trials for...
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New report and resources put cancer in context, showing more than 1,100 medicines and vaccines in development

In the not too distant past, chemotherapy and radiation were once the only treatments for what remains the second leading cause of death in the United States – cancer. Although the death rates of...
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A new era in Alzheimer’s innovation

After heart disease and cancer, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are the leading cause of death for seniors, responsible for one out of every three deaths. Today, the disease devastates the minds...
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New report shows over 500 medicines in development for neurological disorders

Neurological disorders, which include more than 1,000 conditions that disrupt the brain and nervous system, affect an estimated 100 million Americans, nearly one third of the U.S. population....
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Guest post: Advancing healthy hearts for patients

Conversations and healthy debate about issues facing our industry and the health care system are critical to addressing some of today’s challenges and opportunities. The Catalyst welcomes guest...
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New report shows 200 medicines in development for heart disease and stroke

Cardiovascular disease, which includes heart disease and stroke, is the leading cause of death in the United States, accounting for one out of every three deaths. According to the American Heart...
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World AIDS Day 2017: Scientific breakthroughs paving the way for an AIDS-free generation

Today marks World AIDS Day, a moment to reflect on the significant advances made in the treatment and prevention of HIV, the virus which causes AIDS. The incredible scientific progress...
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2017 Research & Hope Awards honor innovators in mental health

Mental health disorders are a heavy human and economic burden in the United States. More than 40 million people across the country are impacted by mental illness, and it’s estimated that in any...
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Medicare Monday: Strengthening access to vaccines for seniors

This month, we’re celebrating National Immunization Awareness Month! Although children may come to mind first when we think of vaccination, access to immunization is just as important for older...
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Finding cures for incurable diseases

By Sandra Raymond, president and CEO, The Lupus Foundation of America
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