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.
December 4th 2023
Here's some of what is coming soon to NeurologyLive® this week.
Patient, Provider, and Caregiver Connection™: Challenges in Diagnosis and Management for Patients with ADHD During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Expert Illustrations & Commentaries™: A Family Physicians’ Guide to Migraine Treatment – Emerging Therapies and Evolving Paradigms
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PER® Postgame™: MS Meeting Updates – Integrating the Latest Data to Optimize Care in the COVID-19 Era
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Medical Crossfire®: What Strategies Can the Care Team Implement to Optimize the Management of Pediatric Patients with NF1?
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Patient, Provider, & Caregiver Connection: Individualizing Care in Multiple Sclerosis – Understanding Patient Challenges and the Role of Innovative Treatment
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FAQs in MS: Exploring Provocative Questions From MS Meeting Updates
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BURST CME™: Taking ALS Management to the Next Level
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The Expanding Role of Fluid Biomarkers in the Diagnosis and Management of Patients With Alzheimer Disease
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Expert Illustrations & Commentaries™: Targeting Immune Cells to Treat Multiple Sclerosis
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Improving Care for Patients with Motor Complications of Parkinson Disease: Role of Technology and Data
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Clinical Consultations™: Considerations for Customizing Care Plans for Patients with Parkinson Disease Psychosis
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Mastering MS: Translating Evidence into Optimal Management Plans
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Advances In Treating Migraine in Your OB/GYN Practice: Navigating Treatment Paradigms to Improve Patient Care
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Recognizing Rett Syndrome Early to Improve Long-term Management Outcomes
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5th Annual International Congress on the Future of Neurology®
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Advances In™ Generalized Myasthenia Gravis: Improving Patient Outcomes Through Early Diagnosis and Management
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Clinical Consultations™: Managing Depressive Episodes in Patients with Bipolar Disorder Type II
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Overcoming Complexities With Cognitive Screening in Primary Care Centers: Nicole Fowler, PhD
July 20th 2023The director of research for internal medicine and geriatrics at Indiana University School of Medicine provided perspective on ways to effectively streamline cognitive screening in timely and accurate manor. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Insights on Uncovering the Gut-Brain Interaction and Cognitive Function in Alzheimer Disease
July 19th 2023Chaoran Ma, MD, PhD, assistant professor at University of Massachusetts Amherst, talked about the association between bowel movement frequency, the gut microbiome, and cognitive function in patients living with dementia.
Opioid Use and Mortality Risk in Older Patients with Dementia: Christina Jensen-Dahm, MD, PhD
July 19th 2023The neurologist in the Danish Dementia Research Center at Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen, Denmark, discussed a cohort study that examined the association between opioid use and the risk of mortality in an older patient population living with dementia. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Revised Mediterranean Diet Shows No Significant Impact on Cognition, MRI Outcomes in Older Persons
July 18th 2023Using a cohort of more than 600 cognitively normal adults, the MIND diet failed to outperform a control diet of mild caloric restriction on several outcomes, including cognition and hippocampal volumes.
Implications of Rising Alzheimer Disease Prevalence Across US Counties: Kumar B. Rajan, PhD
July 18th 2023The professor in the department of internal medicine at RUSH Medical College talked about estimating the prevalence of Alzheimer disease to uncover the variability in disease prevalence at a micro-level and its implications for public health programs. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
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.