The NeurologyLive® dementia and Alzheimer disease clinical focus page provides information, podcasts, videos, and news about the latest FDA actions, clinical guideline updates, study and clinical trial findings, and interviews with physicians related to the care of patients with dementia and similar diseases, including Lewy body dementia, frontotemporal dementia, Alzheimer disease, and more.
August 21st 2025
A recent study highlights that hearing aids significantly lower dementia risk in younger patients with hearing loss, emphasizing the need for early intervention.
Improving Biomarker Selection and Treating the Underlying Pathology of Dementia With Lewy Bodies
December 19th 2022James Galvin, MD, MPH, director of the Comprehensive Center for Brain Health at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, provided insight on the unmet needs for dementia with Lewy bodies, and whether success in Alzheimer disease can help.
Understanding Irsenontrine’s Role Among Neurodegenerative Disorders: Michael Irizarry, MD, PhD
December 19th 2022The senior VP of clinical research at Eisai discussed findings from a phase 2 study assessing irsenontrine in patients with dementia with Lewy bodies and Parkinson disease dementia. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
COVID-19 and the Brain: Understanding the Neurological Effects of the Virus as the Pandemic Evolves
December 16th 2022Almost 3 years since the beginning of the pandemic, continuous research efforts have begun to paint a better picture of the impact the virus has on the brain and the central nervous system.
Integrating Machine Learning, Digital Platforms to Alzheimer Trials: David Bates, PhD
December 15th 2022The chief executive officer and co-founder of Linus Health discussed screening tools for early cognitive decline and overcoming the complexities with using new-age technology. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Significance of ALZ-801’s Impact on Carriers of APOE e4 Alleles: Susan Abushakra, MD
December 13th 2022The chief medical officer of Alzheon discussed the impact a therapy like ALZ-801 can have on the overall Alzheimer community considering its effects on carriers of APOE e4 alleles. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Hydromethylthionine Mesylate’s Place as a Potential Tau Aggregator of Alzheimer Disease
December 13th 2022Bjoern Schelter, MD, Data Analytics and Biostatistics lead at TauRx, provided background on the efficacy, safety, and role of HMTM as a treatment for cognition in pre-Alzheimer disease stages like mild cognitive impairment.
Fueling Research Focused on Improving Diagnosis and Therapeutics in Alzheimer Disease
December 12th 2022Howard Fillit, MD, founding executive director of the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation, provided perspective on how ADDF and others are advancing the detection and treatment of Alzheimer disease.