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Brave Woman Fights Alzheimer's with New Drug Trial

2/28/2025

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At 66, Myra Solano Garcia from Upland, California, bravely faces Alzheimer’s disease while participating in a groundbreaking clinical trial for Kisunla, a drug that gained approval in July 2024. Though it hasn't fully restored her memory, it has successfully cleared harmful amyloid plaques and slowed her decline, allowing her to maintain her daily activities and volunteer work, fueled by hope for a brighter future.

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Story summary

At 66, Myra Solano Garcia from Upland, California, bravely faces Alzheimer’s disease while participating in a groundbreaking clinical trial for Kisunla, a drug that gained approval in July 2024. Though it hasn't fully restored her memory, it has successfully cleared harmful amyloid plaques and slowed her decline, allowing her to maintain her daily activities and volunteer work, fueled by hope for a brighter future.