Dementia and Alzheimer Disease

The associate professor in the Department of Psychiatry at McGill University discussed the strengths and limitations of PET and blood biomarkers in identifying early Alzheimer disease.

Phase 2 VIVA-MIND study shows varoglutamstat is safe for early Alzheimer’s patients but fails to improve cognitive outcomes.

A new analysis revealed structural brain differences among patients with breast cancer who experienced chemotherapy-associated cognitive impairment following anthracycline-taxane treatment.

New research reveals nicotinamide riboside supplementation enhances hippocampal perfusion in adults with mild cognitive impairment, but memory performance remains unchanged.

The associate professor of neurology at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai discussed the clinical and scientific advantages of blood-based biomarkers over imaging for Alzheimer disease. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

At AAIC 2025, the chief medical officer at CND Life Sciences discussed recent progress in detecting neurodegenerative diseases earlier using tools like the Syn-One Test. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

Although the FDA-approved therapies lecanemab and donanemab both slow progression in early Alzheimer disease, a new study presented at AAIC 2025 highlighted differences in their safety profiles.

New research revealed that structured lifestyle programs could significantly enhance cognitive function in older adults at risk of decline, outperforming self-guided interventions.

In a new study presented at AAIC 2025, findings showed that walking significantly slowed cognitive decline in APOE ε4 carriers, especially among Black and White women.

A new study presented at AAIC 2025 suggested that combination therapy with cardiovascular medications was associated with slower cognitive decline in older adults.

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The AHEAD 3-45 Study is currently assessing lecanemab asymptomatic stage of Alzheimer disease to assess whether the therapy can slow biomarker changes or cognitive decline at the earliest phases.

Mind Moments®, a podcast from NeurologyLive®, brings you an exclusive interview with John Sims, MD. [LISTEN TIME: 17 minutes]

Neurology experts anticipate groundbreaking clinical trial results in 2025, potentially transforming treatment strategies for various neurological conditions.

Findings show that apathy affects more than half of individuals with LBD, challenging assumptions that it emerges only in later stages and underscoring the need for targeted screening tools and intervention strategies.

The head of medical development for donanemab at Eli Lilly and Company explained how donanemab’s modified titration dosing regimen could reduce ARIA risk and improve clinical decision-making following the drug’s FDA label update. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

The head of medical development for donanemab at Eli Lilly and Company provided insights on the structure of TRAILBLAZER-ALZ 6, a study comparing numerous different dosing regimens of donanemab. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

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The associate professor of neurology at Johns Hopkins detailed how artificial intelligence is shaping the future of neurology through its integration in clinical care, research, and medical education. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

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Elisabeth Marsh, MD, an associate professor of neurology at Johns Hopkins, shared her insights on the emerging role of AI in clinical practice and neurologic education, ahead of her session at the 2025 ANA/AUPN Annual Meetings.

The professor of neurology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine provided context on the clinical use of the Cognivue Amyloid Risk Measure in the context of Alzheimer disease care. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

Andrew Varga, MD, PhD, associate professor of medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, provided comment on a featured debate at the 2025 SLEEP Annual Meeting exploring the evolving science behind glymphatic clearance and its potential link to Alzheimer disease.

Nuri Jacoby, MD, neurologist at Maimonides Medical Center and SUNY Downstate, previewed a hands-on session at the upcoming AUP Annual Meeting exploring how simulations can teach communication, professionalism, and feedback skills in neurology training.