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Percentage of Patients With Major or Mild Frontotemporal NCD Found With Alzheimer Disease Pathology at Autopsy
07/11/2024
What percentage of patients presenting with a syndrome suggestive of major or mild frontotemporal neurocognitive disorder (NCD) are found at autopsy to have Alzheimer disease pathology, according to the DSM-5-TR?
What percentage of patients presenting with a syndrome suggestive of major or mild frontotemporal neurocognitive disorder (NCD) are found at autopsy to have Alzheimer disease pathology, according to the DSM-5-TR?
What percentage of patients...
07/11/2024
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FDA Approves Donanemab for Early Alzheimer Disease Treatment
07/02/2024
The US Food and Drug Administration has issued a highly-anticipated decision: the approval of donanemab—to be marketed as Kisunla by manufacturer Eli Lilly—for the treatment of early Alzheimer disease.
The US Food and Drug Administration has issued a highly-anticipated decision: the approval of donanemab—to be marketed as Kisunla by manufacturer Eli Lilly—for the treatment of early Alzheimer disease.
The US Food and Drug...
07/02/2024
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Lecanemab AD Treatment Could Have Low Eligibility
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Lecanemab AD Treatment Could Have Low Eligibility Rate
06/19/2024
Evi Arthur
Lecanemab, a recently FDA-approved treatment for Alzheimer disease (AD) may have a low eligibility rate (6.2%) among patients aged 70-89 years, according to recent results published in the journal Neurology. 
Lecanemab, a recently FDA-approved treatment for Alzheimer disease (AD) may have a low eligibility rate (6.2%) among patients aged 70-89 years, according to recent results published in the journal Neurology. 
Lecanemab, a recently...
06/19/2024
Neurology
People Experiencing Homelessness at Higher Risk of Dementia
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People Experiencing Homelessness at Higher Risk of Dementia
05/29/2024
Evi Arthur
People experiencing homelessness experience a higher burden of dementia compared to housed populations, according to recent population-based, cross-sectional, comparative analysis results published in The Lancet Public Health.
People experiencing homelessness experience a higher burden of dementia compared to housed populations, according to recent population-based, cross-sectional, comparative analysis results published in The Lancet Public Health.
People experiencing homelessness...
05/29/2024
Neurology
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea Events During REM Sleep Impacts Verbal Memory in Those at Risk for AD
05/20/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
The severity of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) events during REM sleep is associated with worse verbal memory impairment in older adults at risk for Alzheimer disease (AD), according to a study published online in the journal Alzheimer’s...
The severity of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) events during REM sleep is associated with worse verbal memory impairment in older adults at risk for Alzheimer disease (AD), according to a study published online in the journal Alzheimer’s...
The severity of obstructive...
05/20/2024
Neurology
Genetic Variant Appears to Protect Against Alzheimer Disease in At-Risk Individuals
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Genetic Variant Appears to Protect Against Alzheimer Disease in At-Risk Individuals
04/29/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
A genetic variant may decrease the odds of developing Alzheimer disease (AD) by as much as 70% in people who carry the APOE ε4 allele, which is known to significantly increase AD risk. Researchers published the findings online in Acta...
A genetic variant may decrease the odds of developing Alzheimer disease (AD) by as much as 70% in people who carry the APOE ε4 allele, which is known to significantly increase AD risk. Researchers published the findings online in Acta...
A genetic variant may decrease...
04/29/2024
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Delirium Episodes and Incident Dementia Diagnosis
04/23/2024
Put your neurology knowledge to the test with this quiz!
Put your neurology knowledge to the test with this quiz!
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04/23/2024
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Antipsychotics for Dementia Associated With More Adverse Outcomes Than Previously Thought
04/22/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Antipsychotic use in patients with dementia is associated with an increased risk for a handful of serious adverse outcomes, including pneumonia, acute kidney injury, venous thromboembolism, and stroke.
Antipsychotic use in patients with dementia is associated with an increased risk for a handful of serious adverse outcomes, including pneumonia, acute kidney injury, venous thromboembolism, and stroke.
Antipsychotic use in patients...
04/22/2024
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Older Adults With a Delirium Episode Have 3 Times the Risk of Dementia in 5 Years
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Older Adults With a Delirium Episode Have 3 Times the Risk of Dementia in 5 Years
04/08/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Hospitalized older adults with at least 1 episode of delirium had triple the risk of an incident dementia diagnosis within 5 years of follow-up compared with those without a delirium diagnosis, according to a study published online in The...
Hospitalized older adults with at least 1 episode of delirium had triple the risk of an incident dementia diagnosis within 5 years of follow-up compared with those without a delirium diagnosis, according to a study published online in The...
Hospitalized older adults with...
04/08/2024
Neurology
Playing a Musical Instrument May Improve Cognition in Older Adults
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Playing a Musical Instrument May Improve Cognition in Older Adults
04/04/2024
Evi Arthur
Playing a musical instrument was significantly associated with better performance in working memory and executive function in older adults, according to recent study results published in the International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry.
Playing a musical instrument was significantly associated with better performance in working memory and executive function in older adults, according to recent study results published in the International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry.
Playing a musical instrument was...
04/04/2024
Neurology
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Neuropsychiatric Symptoms Could Predict Dementia Risk
03/07/2024
Evi Arthur
Neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) could be a significant predictor in whether a patient with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) will develop Alzheimer disease (AD), according to recent study results published in The Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease.
Neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) could be a significant predictor in whether a patient with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) will develop Alzheimer disease (AD), according to recent study results published in The Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease.
Neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS)...
03/07/2024
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Percentage of Patients With Major or Mild Frontotemporal NCD Found With Alzheimer Disease Pathology at Autopsy
07/11/2024
What percentage of patients presenting with a syndrome suggestive of major or mild frontotemporal neurocognitive disorder (NCD) are found at autopsy to have Alzheimer disease pathology, according to the DSM-5-TR?
What percentage of patients presenting with a syndrome suggestive of major or mild frontotemporal neurocognitive disorder (NCD) are found at autopsy to have Alzheimer disease pathology, according to the DSM-5-TR?
What percentage of patients...
07/11/2024
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Delirium Episodes and Incident Dementia Diagnosis
04/23/2024
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04/23/2024
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How did pet ownership affect cognitive decline in older adults?
02/09/2024
How did pets affect cognitive decline?
How did pets affect cognitive decline?
How did pets affect cognitive...
02/09/2024
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Which factors were associated with young-onset dementia risk?
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Which factors were associated with young-onset dementia risk?
01/23/2024
Did heart disease, psychedelic use, or social isolation elevate risk?
Did heart disease, psychedelic use, or social isolation elevate risk?
Did heart disease, psychedelic...
01/23/2024
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How many years of PPI use increased dementia risk?
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How many years of PPI use increased dementia risk?
09/28/2023
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09/28/2023
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By how much does Alzheimer Disease increase epilepsy risk?
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Alzheimer disease increases epilepsy risk by what percent?
07/21/2023
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07/21/2023
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Did the MIND or Mediterranean diets affect Alzheimer Disease pathology?
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Do MIND or Mediterranean diets affect Alzheimer Disease pathology?
07/05/2023
Do you remember this study?
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07/05/2023
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Which investigational oral agent reduces Alzheimer disease biomarkers?
03/29/2023
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03/29/2023
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Which aspect of sleep best predicts worsening cognitive function?
02/17/2023
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02/17/2023
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What strategies can individuals use to reduce their risk of Alzheimer disease?
09/28/2022
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09/28/2022
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Percentage of Patients With Major or Mild Frontotemporal NCD Found With Alzheimer Disease Pathology at Autopsy
07/11/2024
What percentage of patients presenting with a syndrome suggestive of major or mild frontotemporal neurocognitive disorder (NCD) are found at autopsy to have Alzheimer disease pathology, according to the DSM-5-TR?
What percentage of patients presenting with a syndrome suggestive of major or mild frontotemporal neurocognitive disorder (NCD) are found at autopsy to have Alzheimer disease pathology, according to the DSM-5-TR?
What percentage of patients...
07/11/2024
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ADHD and Tourettes Syndrome Comorbidities, Treatment
07/03/2024
Comorbid ADHD is common in people with Tourettes syndrome (TS), with what range of prevalence? In children with tics and ADHD, what treatment does not worsen tics and reduces ADHD symptoms? Find out!
Comorbid ADHD is common in people with Tourettes syndrome (TS), with what range of prevalence? In children with tics and ADHD, what treatment does not worsen tics and reduces ADHD symptoms? Find out!
Comorbid ADHD is common in...
07/03/2024
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Restless Leg Syndrome in the United States
06/14/2024
Refresh your knowledge of a common sleep disorder with this quiz!
Refresh your knowledge of a common sleep disorder with this quiz!
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06/14/2024
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Oxygen Saturation and Late-Onset Epilepsy
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Oxygen Saturation and Late-Onset Epilepsy
05/29/2024
Do you remember this study? Quiz yourself and see!
Do you remember this study? Quiz yourself and see!
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05/29/2024
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Medication Options for Episodic Migraine
05/01/2024
Are you up on the latest research in the migraine space? Find out with this quick quiz!
Are you up on the latest research in the migraine space? Find out with this quick quiz!
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05/01/2024
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Delirium Episodes and Incident Dementia Diagnosis
04/23/2024
Put your neurology knowledge to the test with this quiz!
Put your neurology knowledge to the test with this quiz!
Put your neurology knowledge to...
04/23/2024
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How do outdoor temperatures affect stroke risk?
04/09/2024
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04/09/2024
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Age-Response Connection in Multilocus Sequential rTMS Therapy for Tinnitus With Comorbid Mental Health Conditions
03/18/2024
According to a recent study, which patient group is more likely to initially show less improvement in tinnitus symptoms when undergoing multilocus sequential rTMS therapy?
According to a recent study, which patient group is more likely to initially show less improvement in tinnitus symptoms when undergoing multilocus sequential rTMS therapy?
According to a recent study,...
03/18/2024
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03/06/2024
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03/06/2024
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How did pet ownership affect cognitive decline in older adults?
02/09/2024
How did pets affect cognitive decline?
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02/09/2024
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Lecanemab AD Treatment Could Have Low Eligibility
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Lecanemab AD Treatment Could Have Low Eligibility Rate
06/19/2024
Evi Arthur
Lecanemab, a recently FDA-approved treatment for Alzheimer disease (AD) may have a low eligibility rate (6.2%) among patients aged 70-89 years, according to recent results published in the journal Neurology. 
Lecanemab, a recently FDA-approved treatment for Alzheimer disease (AD) may have a low eligibility rate (6.2%) among patients aged 70-89 years, according to recent results published in the journal Neurology. 
Lecanemab, a recently...
06/19/2024
Neurology
People Experiencing Homelessness at Higher Risk of Dementia
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People Experiencing Homelessness at Higher Risk of Dementia
05/29/2024
Evi Arthur
People experiencing homelessness experience a higher burden of dementia compared to housed populations, according to recent population-based, cross-sectional, comparative analysis results published in The Lancet Public Health.
People experiencing homelessness experience a higher burden of dementia compared to housed populations, according to recent population-based, cross-sectional, comparative analysis results published in The Lancet Public Health.
People experiencing homelessness...
05/29/2024
Neurology
Sleep apnea during REM cycle
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea Events During REM Sleep Impacts Verbal Memory in Those at Risk for AD
05/20/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
The severity of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) events during REM sleep is associated with worse verbal memory impairment in older adults at risk for Alzheimer disease (AD), according to a study published online in the journal Alzheimer’s...
The severity of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) events during REM sleep is associated with worse verbal memory impairment in older adults at risk for Alzheimer disease (AD), according to a study published online in the journal Alzheimer’s...
The severity of obstructive...
05/20/2024
Neurology
Genetic Variant Appears to Protect Against Alzheimer Disease in At-Risk Individuals
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Genetic Variant Appears to Protect Against Alzheimer Disease in At-Risk Individuals
04/29/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
A genetic variant may decrease the odds of developing Alzheimer disease (AD) by as much as 70% in people who carry the APOE ε4 allele, which is known to significantly increase AD risk. Researchers published the findings online in Acta...
A genetic variant may decrease the odds of developing Alzheimer disease (AD) by as much as 70% in people who carry the APOE ε4 allele, which is known to significantly increase AD risk. Researchers published the findings online in Acta...
A genetic variant may decrease...
04/29/2024
Neurology
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Antipsychotics for Dementia Associated With More Adverse Outcomes Than Previously Thought
04/22/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Antipsychotic use in patients with dementia is associated with an increased risk for a handful of serious adverse outcomes, including pneumonia, acute kidney injury, venous thromboembolism, and stroke.
Antipsychotic use in patients with dementia is associated with an increased risk for a handful of serious adverse outcomes, including pneumonia, acute kidney injury, venous thromboembolism, and stroke.
Antipsychotic use in patients...
04/22/2024
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Older Adults With a Delirium Episode Have 3 Times the Risk of Dementia in 5 Years
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Older Adults With a Delirium Episode Have 3 Times the Risk of Dementia in 5 Years
04/08/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Hospitalized older adults with at least 1 episode of delirium had triple the risk of an incident dementia diagnosis within 5 years of follow-up compared with those without a delirium diagnosis, according to a study published online in The...
Hospitalized older adults with at least 1 episode of delirium had triple the risk of an incident dementia diagnosis within 5 years of follow-up compared with those without a delirium diagnosis, according to a study published online in The...
Hospitalized older adults with...
04/08/2024
Neurology
Playing a Musical Instrument May Improve Cognition in Older Adults
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Playing a Musical Instrument May Improve Cognition in Older Adults
04/04/2024
Evi Arthur
Playing a musical instrument was significantly associated with better performance in working memory and executive function in older adults, according to recent study results published in the International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry.
Playing a musical instrument was significantly associated with better performance in working memory and executive function in older adults, according to recent study results published in the International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry.
Playing a musical instrument was...
04/04/2024
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Neuropsychiatric Symptoms Could Predict Dementia Risk
03/07/2024
Evi Arthur
Neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) could be a significant predictor in whether a patient with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) will develop Alzheimer disease (AD), according to recent study results published in The Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease.
Neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) could be a significant predictor in whether a patient with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) will develop Alzheimer disease (AD), according to recent study results published in The Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease.
Neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS)...
03/07/2024
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Rate of Frontotemporal Dementia in Patients With ALS Higher Than Previous Estimates
03/04/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
More than a third of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) had neuropathological signs of frontotemporal dementia, according to study results published in Brain.
More than a third of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) had neuropathological signs of frontotemporal dementia, according to study results published in Brain.
More than a third of patients...
03/04/2024
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Study Reveals Structural Brain Subgroups in Aging, Key for Early Disease Detection
03/01/2024
Meagan Thistle
Recent study reveals significant insights into the structural brain changes associated with aging in individuals without diagnosed cognitive impairment.
Recent study reveals significant insights into the structural brain changes associated with aging in individuals without diagnosed cognitive impairment.
Recent study reveals significant...
03/01/2024
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Moderate Physical Activity May Mitigate ALS Risk for Male Patients
07/25/2024
Male individuals who engage in moderate physical activity and fitness may lower their risk for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) later in life, according to study findings published in Neurology.
Male individuals who engage in moderate physical activity and fitness may lower their risk for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) later in life, according to study findings published in Neurology.
Male individuals who engage in...
07/25/2024
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Pitolisant Receives FDA Approval for Pediatric Patients With Narcolepsy
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Pitolisant Receives FDA Approval for Pediatric Patients With Narcolepsy
07/23/2024
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved Wakix (pitolisant) for the treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness in pediatric patients 6 years and older with narcolepsy, US maker Harmony Biosciences announced.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved Wakix (pitolisant) for the treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness in pediatric patients 6 years and older with narcolepsy, US maker Harmony Biosciences announced.
The US Food and Drug...
07/23/2024
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Chronic Loneliness Associated With Hiked Stroke Risk in Older Adults
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Chronic Loneliness Associated With Hiked Stroke Risk in Older Adults
07/22/2024
Chronic loneliness was associated with higher stroke risk, independent of other factors, according to recent prospective cohort study results published in eClinicalMedicine. 
Chronic loneliness was associated with higher stroke risk, independent of other factors, according to recent prospective cohort study results published in eClinicalMedicine. 
Chronic loneliness was...
07/22/2024
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Atogepant Reduces Migraine Days in Patients With Pain Medication Overuse
07/18/2024
The calcitonin gene-related peptide inhibitor atogepant reduced monthly migraine and headache days, as well as days using pain medication, in patients with chronic migraine with and without acute medication overuse.
The calcitonin gene-related peptide inhibitor atogepant reduced monthly migraine and headache days, as well as days using pain medication, in patients with chronic migraine with and without acute medication overuse.
The calcitonin gene-related...
07/18/2024
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Pediatric Neurological Manifestations Tied to SARS-CoV-2 and MIS-C
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Pediatric Neurological Manifestations Tied to SARS-CoV-2 and MIS-C
07/16/2024
Children and adolescents with acute SARS-CoV-2 or multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C) could be at high risk for long-term impairment and severe neurological manifestations and may benefit from further screening and intervention.
Children and adolescents with acute SARS-CoV-2 or multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C) could be at high risk for long-term impairment and severe neurological manifestations and may benefit from further screening and intervention.
Children and adolescents with...
07/16/2024
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Acupuncture Improves Sleep, Quality of Life in Patients With Parkinson Disease
07/08/2024
Sleep scores in patients with Parkinson disease (PD) improved a significant 29.65 points on the Parkinson Disease Sleep Scale after 4 weeks of acupuncture treatment, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
Sleep scores in patients with Parkinson disease (PD) improved a significant 29.65 points on the Parkinson Disease Sleep Scale after 4 weeks of acupuncture treatment, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
Sleep scores in patients with...
07/08/2024
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FDA Rejects Parkinson Drug Due to 3rd-Party Manufacturing Concerns
07/02/2024
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rejected AbbVie’s ABBV-95 (foscarbidopa/foslevodopa) last week, raising concerns via complete response letter (CRL) regarding the inspection of a third-party manufacturer listed in the drug...
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rejected AbbVie’s ABBV-95 (foscarbidopa/foslevodopa) last week, raising concerns via complete response letter (CRL) regarding the inspection of a third-party manufacturer listed in the drug...
The US Food and Drug...
07/02/2024
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Novel AD Treatment Approach Shows Promise in First Human Trial
06/25/2024
Exploratory outcomes from a phase 2a trial suggest that the first-in-class small molecule LM11A-31 slowed progression of pathophysiological features of mild to moderate Alzheimer disease (AD) over 26 weeks.
Exploratory outcomes from a phase 2a trial suggest that the first-in-class small molecule LM11A-31 slowed progression of pathophysiological features of mild to moderate Alzheimer disease (AD) over 26 weeks.
Exploratory outcomes from a...
06/25/2024
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ADHD Linked With Hiked Risk of Lewy Body Disease
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ADHD Linked With Hiked Risk of Lewy Body Disease
06/25/2024
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) was associated with an increased risk of Lewy Body disease (LBD), according to results from a recent prospective observational cohort study published in The American Journal of Geriatric...
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) was associated with an increased risk of Lewy Body disease (LBD), according to results from a recent prospective observational cohort study published in The American Journal of Geriatric...
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity...
06/25/2024
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Drug Trial Shows Cognitive Impact of Huntington Disease, but Analysts Express Caution
06/24/2024
Scores on a cognitive battery showed a statistically significant difference in patients with Huntington disease and healthy control subjects at baseline in a phase 2 study involving the dalzanemdor, an investigational NMDA receptor positive...
Scores on a cognitive battery showed a statistically significant difference in patients with Huntington disease and healthy control subjects at baseline in a phase 2 study involving the dalzanemdor, an investigational NMDA receptor positive...
Scores on a cognitive battery...
06/24/2024
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Lecanemab AD Treatment Could Have Low Eligibility
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Lecanemab AD Treatment Could Have Low Eligibility Rate
06/19/2024
Evi Arthur
Lecanemab, a recently FDA-approved treatment for Alzheimer disease (AD) may have a low eligibility rate (6.2%) among patients aged 70-89 years, according to recent results published in the journal Neurology. 
Lecanemab, a recently FDA-approved treatment for Alzheimer disease (AD) may have a low eligibility rate (6.2%) among patients aged 70-89 years, according to recent results published in the journal Neurology. 
Lecanemab, a recently...
06/19/2024
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People Experiencing Homelessness at Higher Risk of Dementia
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People Experiencing Homelessness at Higher Risk of Dementia
05/29/2024
Evi Arthur
People experiencing homelessness experience a higher burden of dementia compared to housed populations, according to recent population-based, cross-sectional, comparative analysis results published in The Lancet Public Health.
People experiencing homelessness experience a higher burden of dementia compared to housed populations, according to recent population-based, cross-sectional, comparative analysis results published in The Lancet Public Health.
People experiencing homelessness...
05/29/2024
Neurology
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea Events During REM Sleep Impacts Verbal Memory in Those at Risk for AD
05/20/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
The severity of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) events during REM sleep is associated with worse verbal memory impairment in older adults at risk for Alzheimer disease (AD), according to a study published online in the journal Alzheimer’s...
The severity of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) events during REM sleep is associated with worse verbal memory impairment in older adults at risk for Alzheimer disease (AD), according to a study published online in the journal Alzheimer’s...
The severity of obstructive...
05/20/2024
Neurology
Genetic Variant Appears to Protect Against Alzheimer Disease in At-Risk Individuals
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Genetic Variant Appears to Protect Against Alzheimer Disease in At-Risk Individuals
04/29/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
A genetic variant may decrease the odds of developing Alzheimer disease (AD) by as much as 70% in people who carry the APOE ε4 allele, which is known to significantly increase AD risk. Researchers published the findings online in Acta...
A genetic variant may decrease the odds of developing Alzheimer disease (AD) by as much as 70% in people who carry the APOE ε4 allele, which is known to significantly increase AD risk. Researchers published the findings online in Acta...
A genetic variant may decrease...
04/29/2024
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Antipsychotics for Dementia Associated With More Adverse Outcomes Than Previously Thought
04/22/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Antipsychotic use in patients with dementia is associated with an increased risk for a handful of serious adverse outcomes, including pneumonia, acute kidney injury, venous thromboembolism, and stroke.
Antipsychotic use in patients with dementia is associated with an increased risk for a handful of serious adverse outcomes, including pneumonia, acute kidney injury, venous thromboembolism, and stroke.
Antipsychotic use in patients...
04/22/2024
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Older Adults With a Delirium Episode Have 3 Times the Risk of Dementia in 5 Years
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Older Adults With a Delirium Episode Have 3 Times the Risk of Dementia in 5 Years
04/08/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Hospitalized older adults with at least 1 episode of delirium had triple the risk of an incident dementia diagnosis within 5 years of follow-up compared with those without a delirium diagnosis, according to a study published online in The...
Hospitalized older adults with at least 1 episode of delirium had triple the risk of an incident dementia diagnosis within 5 years of follow-up compared with those without a delirium diagnosis, according to a study published online in The...
Hospitalized older adults with...
04/08/2024
Neurology
Playing a Musical Instrument May Improve Cognition in Older Adults
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Playing a Musical Instrument May Improve Cognition in Older Adults
04/04/2024
Evi Arthur
Playing a musical instrument was significantly associated with better performance in working memory and executive function in older adults, according to recent study results published in the International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry.
Playing a musical instrument was significantly associated with better performance in working memory and executive function in older adults, according to recent study results published in the International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry.
Playing a musical instrument was...
04/04/2024
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Neuropsychiatric Symptoms Could Predict Dementia Risk
03/07/2024
Evi Arthur
Neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) could be a significant predictor in whether a patient with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) will develop Alzheimer disease (AD), according to recent study results published in The Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease.
Neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) could be a significant predictor in whether a patient with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) will develop Alzheimer disease (AD), according to recent study results published in The Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease.
Neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS)...
03/07/2024
Neurology
Doctors examine brain scans
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Rate of Frontotemporal Dementia in Patients With ALS Higher Than Previous Estimates
03/04/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
More than a third of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) had neuropathological signs of frontotemporal dementia, according to study results published in Brain.
More than a third of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) had neuropathological signs of frontotemporal dementia, according to study results published in Brain.
More than a third of patients...
03/04/2024
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Study Reveals Structural Brain Subgroups in Aging, Key for Early Disease Detection
03/01/2024
Meagan Thistle
Recent study reveals significant insights into the structural brain changes associated with aging in individuals without diagnosed cognitive impairment.
Recent study reveals significant insights into the structural brain changes associated with aging in individuals without diagnosed cognitive impairment.
Recent study reveals significant...
03/01/2024
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Moderate Physical Activity May Mitigate ALS Risk for Male Patients
07/25/2024
Male individuals who engage in moderate physical activity and fitness may lower their risk for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) later in life, according to study findings published in Neurology.
Male individuals who engage in moderate physical activity and fitness may lower their risk for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) later in life, according to study findings published in Neurology.
Male individuals who engage in...
07/25/2024
Neurology
Pitolisant Receives FDA Approval for Pediatric Patients With Narcolepsy
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Pitolisant Receives FDA Approval for Pediatric Patients With Narcolepsy
07/23/2024
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved Wakix (pitolisant) for the treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness in pediatric patients 6 years and older with narcolepsy, US maker Harmony Biosciences announced.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved Wakix (pitolisant) for the treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness in pediatric patients 6 years and older with narcolepsy, US maker Harmony Biosciences announced.
The US Food and Drug...
07/23/2024
Neurology
Chronic Loneliness Associated With Hiked Stroke Risk in Older Adults
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Chronic Loneliness Associated With Hiked Stroke Risk in Older Adults
07/22/2024
Chronic loneliness was associated with higher stroke risk, independent of other factors, according to recent prospective cohort study results published in eClinicalMedicine. 
Chronic loneliness was associated with higher stroke risk, independent of other factors, according to recent prospective cohort study results published in eClinicalMedicine. 
Chronic loneliness was...
07/22/2024
Neurology
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Atogepant Reduces Migraine Days in Patients With Pain Medication Overuse
07/18/2024
The calcitonin gene-related peptide inhibitor atogepant reduced monthly migraine and headache days, as well as days using pain medication, in patients with chronic migraine with and without acute medication overuse.
The calcitonin gene-related peptide inhibitor atogepant reduced monthly migraine and headache days, as well as days using pain medication, in patients with chronic migraine with and without acute medication overuse.
The calcitonin gene-related...
07/18/2024
Neurology
Pediatric Neurological Manifestations Tied to SARS-CoV-2 and MIS-C
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Pediatric Neurological Manifestations Tied to SARS-CoV-2 and MIS-C
07/16/2024
Children and adolescents with acute SARS-CoV-2 or multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C) could be at high risk for long-term impairment and severe neurological manifestations and may benefit from further screening and intervention.
Children and adolescents with acute SARS-CoV-2 or multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C) could be at high risk for long-term impairment and severe neurological manifestations and may benefit from further screening and intervention.
Children and adolescents with...
07/16/2024
Neurology
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Acupuncture Improves Sleep, Quality of Life in Patients With Parkinson Disease
07/08/2024
Sleep scores in patients with Parkinson disease (PD) improved a significant 29.65 points on the Parkinson Disease Sleep Scale after 4 weeks of acupuncture treatment, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
Sleep scores in patients with Parkinson disease (PD) improved a significant 29.65 points on the Parkinson Disease Sleep Scale after 4 weeks of acupuncture treatment, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
Sleep scores in patients with...
07/08/2024
Neurology
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FDA Rejects Parkinson Drug Due to 3rd-Party Manufacturing Concerns
07/02/2024
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rejected AbbVie’s ABBV-95 (foscarbidopa/foslevodopa) last week, raising concerns via complete response letter (CRL) regarding the inspection of a third-party manufacturer listed in the drug...
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rejected AbbVie’s ABBV-95 (foscarbidopa/foslevodopa) last week, raising concerns via complete response letter (CRL) regarding the inspection of a third-party manufacturer listed in the drug...
The US Food and Drug...
07/02/2024
Neurology
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Novel AD Treatment Approach Shows Promise in First Human Trial
06/25/2024
Exploratory outcomes from a phase 2a trial suggest that the first-in-class small molecule LM11A-31 slowed progression of pathophysiological features of mild to moderate Alzheimer disease (AD) over 26 weeks.
Exploratory outcomes from a phase 2a trial suggest that the first-in-class small molecule LM11A-31 slowed progression of pathophysiological features of mild to moderate Alzheimer disease (AD) over 26 weeks.
Exploratory outcomes from a...
06/25/2024
Psych Congress Network
ADHD Linked With Hiked Risk of Lewy Body Disease
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ADHD Linked With Hiked Risk of Lewy Body Disease
06/25/2024
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) was associated with an increased risk of Lewy Body disease (LBD), according to results from a recent prospective observational cohort study published in The American Journal of Geriatric...
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) was associated with an increased risk of Lewy Body disease (LBD), according to results from a recent prospective observational cohort study published in The American Journal of Geriatric...
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity...
06/25/2024
Psych Congress Network
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Drug Trial Shows Cognitive Impact of Huntington Disease, but Analysts Express Caution
06/24/2024
Scores on a cognitive battery showed a statistically significant difference in patients with Huntington disease and healthy control subjects at baseline in a phase 2 study involving the dalzanemdor, an investigational NMDA receptor positive...
Scores on a cognitive battery showed a statistically significant difference in patients with Huntington disease and healthy control subjects at baseline in a phase 2 study involving the dalzanemdor, an investigational NMDA receptor positive...
Scores on a cognitive battery...
06/24/2024
Neurology

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11/19/2020
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Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Caregiver Connections, Shared Decision Making, and Patient Resources
11/19/2020
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Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Caregiver Connections, Shared Decision Making, and Patient Resources
11/19/2020
Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Caregiver Connections, Shared Decision Making, and Patient ResourcesTo claim credit for the program, click HERE for the evaluation. You will need to log in or create an account with NACCME, and then click...
Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Caregiver Connections, Shared Decision Making, and Patient ResourcesTo claim credit for the program, click HERE for the evaluation. You will need to log in or create an account with NACCME, and then click...
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11/19/2020
Neurology
Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer Disease: Efficacy and Safety Data
11/17/2020
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11/17/2020
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Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Efficacy and Safety Data
11/17/2020
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Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Efficacy and Safety Data
11/17/2020
Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Efficacy and Safety DataTo claim credit for the program, click HERE for the evaluation. You will need to log in or create an account with NACCME, and then click on the evaluation...
Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Efficacy and Safety DataTo claim credit for the program, click HERE for the evaluation. You will need to log in or create an account with NACCME, and then click on the evaluation...
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11/17/2020
Neurology
Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Mechanisms of Action
11/12/2020
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11/12/2020
Neurology
Early Alzheimer’s Disease Overview: Burden of Disease, Quality-of-Life Impacts, and Pathophysiology
11/12/2020
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11/12/2020
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11/12/2020
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11/12/2020
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Current Treatment Limitations and Clinical Needs in Early Alzheimer’s Disease
11/10/2020
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