US FDA approves Lantheus' brain-imaging agent for Alzheimer's assessment
The U.S. FDA approved a radioactive agent from Lantheus Holdings for use in brain scans to help assess patients for Alzheimer's disease, the company announced on Friday. The approval covers the agent's use in evaluating patients for the disease.
Why it matters — FDA approval of a Lantheus imaging agent could expand the company's product offerings in the Alzheimer's diagnostic space, a key growth area for LNTH.