India's Dementia Time Bomb: Cases Set to Double by 2036 as New Drugs Face Ageing Brain Barriers

India's dementia burden is projected to nearly double by 2036, with experts warning that actual Alzheimer's cases could be up to 5 times higher than currently reported numbers. The alarming projection comes as India receives its first disease-modifying Alzheimer's drug, but doctors immediately flagged a critical early diagnosis gap that could limit its effectiveness.

The numbers paint a stark picture: what's now considered a manageable health concern is rapidly becoming a...