Biogen Idec’s research chief yesterday said the company is planning a late-stage trial of its experimental treatment for Alzheimer’s disease after the drug cut brain plaque levels and significantly improved cognition in a small early-stage study.

EUROPE was yesterday battling to cope with the Arctic freeze amid warnings over the cost of the lengthy cold snap which has seen thousands of flights and train journeys cancelled and caused dozens of deaths.

A CASE against a 21-year-old man who savagely beat another man, putting his life in the balance, was yesterday adjourned until next March to allow him pay a total of €50,000 in compensation.