Latest Conference Coverage

Associations Between Greenspace and Cognitive Performance: James E. Galvin, MD, MPH

The director of the Comprehensive Center for Brain Health at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine discussed the clinical significance of his findings on neighborhood tree canopy and brain health.

Looking Forward to IFN 2021: Stephen D. Silberstein, MD

The director of the headache center at Jefferson University Hospital commented on what he is excited for at the upcoming International Congress on the Future of Neurology.

Exciting Multiple Sclerosis Debates at IFN 2021: Fred Lublin, MD

The director of the Corinne Goldsmith Dickinson Center for Multiple Sclerosis at Mount Sinai Medical Center spoke on what he is looking forward to at the 2021 International Congress on the Future of Neurology.

What to Expect at IFN 2021: Jessica Ailani, MD

The director of the MedStar Georgetown Headache Center discussed the upcoming International Congress on the Future of Neurology and what attendees can expect to hear from experts in migraine.

NeuroVoices: Jacobo Mintzer, MD, MPA, on Methylphenidate’s Impact on Alzheimer Apathy

The professor of health science at the Medical University of South Carolina discussed robust results from the phase 3 ADMET 2 study evaluating methylphenidate to treat apathy in Alzheimer disease.

Approval of Aducanumab for Treatment of Alzheimer Disease: Eric Reiman, MD

The executive director of Banner Alzheimer’s Institute discussed the approval of aducanumab and the potential to address unmet needs and gaps in care for patients with Alzheimer disease.

Needs and Challenges in Alzheimer Disease Diagnosis: Eric Reiman, MD

The approval of aducanumab and other advancements in Alzheimer disease diagnosis remain at the forefront of discussion; Eric Reiman, MD, spoke on the state of diagnosis and those ongoing conversations.

Understanding P-Gingivalis’ Role in Alzheimer Disease, Periodontal Disease

Mike Detke, MD, PhD, chief medical officer, Cortexyme, provided context on atuzaginstat’s high ceiling in Alzheimer disease, its regulatory path, and its unique dental substudy.

Blood-Based Biomarkers for Alzheimer Disease: Eric Reiman, MD

The executive director of Banner Alzheimer’s Institute discussed the future of blood tests as a biomarker that may help in addressing current challenges, including drug development.

The State of the Alzheimer Disease Pipeline: Eric Reiman, MD

The executive director of Banner Alzheimer’s Institute commented on ongoing research into amyloid plaque-reducing antibody therapies, the approval of aducanumab, and other initiatives with the ability to impact the treatment of Alzheimer disease.

Greatest Challenges in Repurposing Alzheimer Drugs: Feixiong Cheng, PhD

The State of Alzheimer Disease Clinical Trials and Prevention Efforts: Eric Reiman, MD

The executive director of Banner Alzheimer’s Institute discussed the current state of AD trials, as well as his perspective on ongoing efforts to establish prevention therapies.

Identifying Impactful Biomarkers of Alzheimer Disease: Sudhir Sivakumaran, PhD; Klaus Romero, MD, MS, FCP

NeuroVoices: Mike Detke, MD, PhD, on Atuzaginstat’s Potential in Alzheimer Disease, Periodontal Disease

The chief medical officer of Cortexyme discussed the company’s investigational agent atuzaginstat, its mechanism of action, and the findings of the phase 2/3 GAIN trial.

Jeffrey Cummings, MD, ScD, on Appropriate Use Criteria for Aducanumab

Cummings and colleagues presented appropriate use criteria for the newly approved Biogen/Eisai agent at the 2021 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference.

Novel PET Imaging Tracer Shows Promise for Parkinson Disease Diagnosis

AC Immune, the company presenting the data at the 2021 AAIC meeting, also recently acquired an a-syn vaccine, Affiris PD01.

Gemfibrozil Impacts Metabolic and CVD End Points, Sildenafil Shows Promise in AD, Sensory Stimulation Shows Safety

Anti-Amyloid Beta Vaccine Safe and Well-Tolerated in Adults With Down Syndrome

Phase 1b study results were presented at AAIC 2021, supporting the need for accelerated clinical development of ACI-24 in Alzheimer disease related to DS.

Pimavanserin Safety Data and Future Research: Clive Ballard, MD

Identifying High-Potential Drugs to Repurpose for Alzheimer Disease: Feixiong Cheng, PhD

The assistant professor at Cleveland Clinic discussed key factors to consider when choosing repurposed drugs that could show max potential in treating Alzheimer disease.

Aducanumab Phase 4 Real-World Observational Study Announced

The ICARE AD-US trial is expected to enroll 6000 participants, with at least 16% of the population aimed at including those from underrepresented communities. The unrelated confirmatory phase 4 trial is still in the process of being designed.

Positive Effects of Pimavanserin for Patients With AD: Clive Ballard, MD

Clive Ballard, MD, professor of age related diseases at University of Exeter, commented on the potential impact that the approval of pimavanserin would have for patients if approved for dementia-related psychosis.

Methylphenidate Shows Small to Medium Benefit in Treating Alzheimer Apathy

The effect of methylphenidate on Alzheimer disease apathy was observed at 2 months and was sustained throughout the 6 months of the study.

Baseline Characteristics Announced for Lecanemab Phase 3 Study

Participants will be enrolled for 18 months, with baseline data provided and compared to the lecanemab phase 2 study cohort.

Advantages of CPAD Consortium: Sudhir Sivakumaran, PhD; Klaus Romero, MD, MS, FCP

The duo from the Critical Path Institute discussed how CPAD is revolutionizing data collection within the Alzheimer disease community and the advantages it brings to clinicians.

Cutting Edge Care in Multiple Sclerosis: Advances in S1P Therapy

Jessica L. Stulc, MD, MPH, offered an in-depth review of the latest approved therapies in the sphingosine phosphate 1 targeting class of oral medications for MS including ozanimod (Zeposia; BMS) and ponesimod (Ponvory; Janssen).

Relapse Rates and Effects of Dementia-Related Psychosis: Clive Ballard, MD

Clive Ballard, MD, spoke on safety data presented at this year’s AAIC meeting, as well as the impact of symptoms associated with DRP, which can be distressing for individuals and their families.

Sildenafil Shows Potential as Alzheimer Disease Preventive Therapy

The therapy, already FDA-approved for individuals with pulmonary artery disease, was significantly associated with reduced likelihood of Alzheimer disease in both the 65-74 year range and those older than 75 years.

Pimavanserin in Dementia-Related Psychosis: Clive Ballard, MD

Ballard, a professor of age related diseases at University of Exeter, discussed the results from a recent trial of pimavanserin in dementia-related psychosis, and data presented at this year’s AAIC meeting.

Gamma Sensory Stimulation Safe for Mild-to-Moderate AD

Findings presented at AAIC 2021 found that long-term, daily treatment with non-invasive stimulation was both safe and well-tolerated in patients with Alzheimer disease.