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FDA approves controversial Alzheimer's drug

Name: FDA approves controversial Alzheimer's drug
Uploaded: 2021-06-07T18:38:02-0400
Duration: 2 min 18 s
Description: The FDA approved the first Alzheimer's drug in nearly 20 years. The agency's decision drew controversy following warnings from independent advisers on the treatment known as Aduhelm. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.

The FDA approved the first Alzheimer's drug in nearly 20 years. The agency's decision drew controversy following warnings from independent advisers on the treatment known as Aduhelm. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.