What Drugmakers Did Not Tell Volunteers in Alzheimer’s Trials
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What Drugmakers Did Not Tell Volunteers in Alzheimer’s Trials

Genetic tests showed that certain patients were predisposed to brain injuries if they took the drugs. That information remained secret.
Officials Cast Doubt on a Dementia Drug, but Human Trials Continue
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Officials Cast Doubt on a Dementia Drug, but Human Trials Continue

The S.E.C. alleged shortcomings in research said to support the drug, and its developer agreed to a $40 million settlement. Some experts wonder why clinical trials have not been stopped.