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Does new Alzheimer's drug work? Answers may miss 2030 target

by Matthew Perrone
| July 2, 2021 12:09 AM

WASHINGTON (AP) — When a controversial Alzheimer’s drug won U.S. approval, surprise over the decision quickly turned to shock at how long it might take to find out if it really works — nine years.

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