Dementia and Alzheimer Disease

The FDA approved Fujirebio's Lumipulse G p-tau217/β-Amyloid 1-42 Plasma Ratio as the first in vivo blood test for early Alzheimer’s detection, demonstrating high diagnostic accuracy with strong correlations to amyloid PET and CSF test results.

Targeting tau pathology in preclinical Alzheimer disease could benefit from recruiting individuals positive for both Aß and GFAP biomarkers, improving patient selection and cost effectiveness.

Peter Gliebus, MD, discusses the clinical complexity of frontotemporal dementia and how Baptist Health’s symposium is helping to prepare the field for future advances in diagnosis and treatment.

The phase 2 MAGNIFY trial demonstrated that zervimesine (CT1812) slowed lesion growth in patients with geographic atrophy secondary to dry AMD, showing a 28.6% reduction over 18 months.

Christine Greiss, DO, medical director for the Center for Brain injuries at Hackensack Meridian Health, discussed the nuanced impact of hormonal fluctuations, psychological factors, and postmenopausal status on TBI recovery in women.

Nexalin plans to submit a Q-Submission to the FDA for its Gen-2 SYNC system, aiming to advance trials for Alzheimer disease, dementia, and mild cognitive impairment following positive internal data and FDA feedback.

Mind Moments®, a podcast from NeurologyLive®, brings you an exclusive interview with Elizabeth Head, PhD. [LISTEN TIME: 20 minutes]

Moira Kapral, MD, MSc, reflects on her SEQUINS Hall of Fame recognition, the evolution of brain health equity, and her work addressing disparities in stroke care.

Robert J. Adams, MS, MD, reflects on his SEQUINS Hall of Fame recognition, his work on stroke prevention, and the importance of equity in brain health.

Barbara Vickrey, MD, MPH, discusses her SEQUINS Hall of Fame honor, the evolution of healthcare delivery models, and the role of mentorship in fostering equity in neurology.

Lewis B. Morgenstern, MD, reflects on his SEQUINS Hall of Fame recognition, the importance of health equity research, and his ongoing efforts to reduce stroke disparities.

Cheryl Bushnell, MD, MHS, a professor of neurology at Wake Forest University, discussed her SEQUINS Hall of Fame recognition, her work on sex differences in stroke risk, and her ongoing efforts to improve stroke care equity.

The findings support the neuroprotective effects of GLP-1RAs and SGLT2is, suggesting their possible role in Alzheimer disease prevention strategies in people with type 2 diabetes.

Sonya Miller, medical director at TauRx, discussed the latest clinical data and development plans for HMTM, a potential oral therapy targeting tau pathology in Alzheimer disease.

Ken Mariash, chief executive officer at Sinaptica, provided commentary on new data from the company’s SinaptiStim neuromodulation system, highlighting its clinical promise in slowing Alzheimer disease progression through targeted, non-drug brain network stimulation.

Take 5 minutes to catch up on NeurologyLive®'s highlights from the week ending April 18, 2025.

The vice president of research at Cognition Therapeutics provided commentary on the safety of investigational CT1812 and its role in immune response and synapse-related pathways. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

Elizabeth Head, PhD, a professor in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of California, Irvine, shed light on the emerging research and trials surrounding the interplay between Alzheimer disease and Down syndrome.

Neurology News Network. for the week ending April 12, 2025. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

Take 5 minutes to catch up on NeurologyLive®'s highlights from the week ending April 11, 2025.

Cleveland Clinic’s $1.1 billion Neurological Institute, opening in 2027, will revolutionize neurological care with a state-of-the-art, patient-centered design integrating advanced technology and innovative care solutions.

In one of the longest trials of brain stimulation in Alzheimer disease, repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation led to a reduced decline in CDR-SB, as well as positive impacts on cognitive function and functional abilities.

Emer MacSweeney, MD, a consultant neuroradiologist and trial investigator of the phase 3 APOLLOE4 study, provided a clinical view of the latest study findings, and the difficulties with finding treatments for APOEε4/4 carriers of Alzheimer disease.

Catch up on any of the neurology news headlines you may have missed over the course of March 2025, compiled all into one place by the NeurologyLive® team.

The neuroradiologist at Mayo Clinic provided clinical insights on the controversy with two recently published Alzheimer criteria, with one diagnosing the disease based on biomarkers alone vs clinical symptoms. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]