Dementia and Alzheimer Disease

In a pilot study, liraglutide, a drug used for diabetes and weight-loss, significantly reduced headache days in patients with obesity and chronic or high-frequency migraine, suggesting a potential new preventive therapy.

Follow NeurologyLive's conference journey in 2026, highlighting advancements in diagnostics, treatments, and multidisciplinary care across multiple neurological conditions.

As part of NeurologyLive®'s Year in Review, take a look at some of the top ongoing clinical trials in Alzheimer disease and dementia that may impact care.

Explore anticipated FDA decisions on groundbreaking neurology drugs in 2026, shaping treatment options for various neurologic conditions.

These were the most impactful FDA approval stories that were part of our coverage in 2025, brought to you as part of NeurologyLive's Year in Review.

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A look back at clinician-led features from 2025 that examine the questions, data, and decisions shaping neurologic care.

Explore the transformative buzzwords in neurology for 2025, highlighting advancements in AI, gene therapy, personalized treatment, and neuroplasticity.

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GLP-1 research in neurology is on the rise, with several pivotal studies lending insights into their role.

The director of the Banner Sun Health Research Institute discussed a variety of meaningful Alzheimer disease research presented at the 2024 Clinical Trials on Alzheimer's Disease Conference (CTAD).

Neal K. Shah talked about how social robots could support emotional well-being in patients with neurologic conditions by reducing loneliness and promoting engagement in health-related activities.

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Take 5 minutes to catch up on NeurologyLive®'s highlights from the week ending December 12, 2025.

Catch up on any of the neurology news headlines you may have missed in November 2025, compiled into 1 place by the NeurologyLive® team.

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Take 5 minutes to catch up on NeurologyLive®'s highlights from the week ending December 5, 2025.

Merck's MK-2214 shows promise in early Alzheimer’s trials, earning FDA fast-track status for its safety and potential efficacy in slowing disease progression.

The POLARIS-AD phase 3 large-scale global trial is now underway, testing the safety and efficacy of AR1001 in over 1500 patients with mild cognitive impairment or early Alzheimer disease.

The executive director of the Institute for Translational Research at UNT Health discussed how to increase representation of underrepresented groups in Alzheimer disease clinical trials. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

A groundbreaking phase 1 trial reveals promising results for a new stem cell therapy targeting Alzheimer disease, advancing to phase 2 studies.

In a study presented at CTAD 2025, patients treated with lecanemab showed a 59% increase in cerebrospinal fluid protofibril concentration at 12 months and a 45% increase at 18 months.

Semaglutide shows no significant impact on Alzheimer disease progression in large trials, despite some biomarker improvements and consistent safety profiles.

At CTAD 2025, the senior vice president of medical and scientific relations at the Alzheimer's Association talked about how structured lifestyle interventions improved blood pressure and sleep in the U.S. POINTER study. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

New data highlights neflamapimod's potential in reducing biomarkers and improving clinical outcomes for dementia with Lewy bodies, paving the way for Phase 3 trials.