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August 20th 2025
The European Medicines Agency has accepted NewAmsterdam Pharma’s application for obicetrapib, an oral CETP inhibitor that lowers LDL-C and shows promise in reducing Alzheimer-related biomarkers.
NeuroVoices: Dustin Hammers, PhD, on Comparative Performance of Cognitive Screening Techniques
July 18th 2023The associate professor of neurology at the Indiana University School of Medicine provided commentary on a study comparing traditional cognitive screening methods and the Linus Health Digital Clock and Recall test.
Downstream Impacts of Lecanemab on Alzheimer Disease, Future Drug Development
July 18th 2023David Bates, PhD, chief executive officer and co-founder of Linus Health, provided insight on the transition of lecanemab to traditional approval, and how this decision impacts future care for Alzheimer disease.
Donanemab Demonstrates Slowing of Alzheimer Disease Progression in Phase 3 TRAILBLAZER-ALZ 2 Trial
July 17th 2023The clinical relevance of donanemab was demonstrated through a slowing of clinical decline, stability of clinical symptoms, lowered risk of advancement to next clinical stage, and lower risk of meaningful within-patient change.
Differences in Available Cognitive Screening Tools: Dustin Hammers, PhD
July 17th 2023The associate professor of neurology at the Indiana University School of Medicine provided insight on the distinguishable characteristics of certain cognitive screening tools and the advantages to each. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Preparing Primary Care Centers for New Wave of Alzheimer Agents: Nicole Fowler, PhD, MHSA
July 17th 2023The director of research for internal medicine and geriatrics at Indiana University School of Medicine provided perspective on navigating challenges with newly approved treatments for Alzheimer disease, and using resources efficiently. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Caregivers Perceived Reciprocity Reduces Behavioral Symptoms in Patients With Alzheimer Disease
July 16th 2023According to diary data, caregiver's perceived reciprocity showed a substantial direct influence on the occurrence of behavioral symptoms on both the current day and the subsequent day for patients with Alzheimer disease and related dementias.
Lecanemab to be Tested in Preclinical Alzheimer Disease
July 13th 2023The AHEAD study will incorporate innovative features such as screening with biomarkers in blood, novel PET agents, sensitive cognitive outcome scales, dosing tailored to the level of amyloid in the brain, and recruitment approaches to ensure diverse representation.
Lecanemab’s Impact on Care and Diagnosis and the Future of Alzheimer Disease Treatment
July 10th 2023Howard Fillit, MD, the cofounder and chief science officer of the Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation, shared his reactions to the recent approval of lecanemab and how it opens doors for future drug development in Alzheimer disease.
Activating the Immune System for Cognitive Improvement in Alzheimer Disease With IBC-Ab002
July 6th 2023Robert Glanzman, MD, the chief medical officer at the ImmunoBrain Checkpoint, talked about IBC-Ab002 as a promising anti-PD-L1 monoclonal antibody to improve cognition in patients with Alzheimer disease.
Recent Advances and Emerging Therapies in the Management of Alzheimer's Disease
July 6th 2023In this episode of MEDcast, expert geriatric psychiatrist and neurologist delve into the recent advances in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. We will discuss treatments that are on the cusp of FDA approval and others that are coming down the pipeline.
Recent Advances and Emerging Therapies in the Management of Alzheimer Disease
July 6th 2023In this episode of MEDcast, expert geriatric psychiatrist and neurologist delve into the recent advances in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. We will discuss treatments that are on the cusp of FDA approval and others that are coming down the pipeline.