Alzheimer Disease

A survey showed that 92% of Americans are open to treatments that would slow disease progression.

Philip Kuball, MD, neurology resident at NYU Langone Health, highlights the integral role of pharmacists in monitoring patient eligibility, managing dosing schedules, and ensuring safe medication interactions for lecanemab treatment in Alzheimer disease.

Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) analogs demonstrate potential to address multiple pathological processes in Alzheimer disease, with promising early research suggesting cognitive improvements and potential for future treatment.

BIIB080 is designed to target microtubule-associated protein tau mRNA, aimed to reduce the production of tau protein.

The study aims to assess how docosahexaenoic acid levels in cerebrospinal fluid relate to both neurodegeneration and cognitive function.

Pharmacists can support patients with treatment education, monitoring, and adherence, helping to overcome challenges posed by cognitive decline.

Health care professionals, particularly pharmacists, can recommend that patients take over-the-counter supplements, such as melatonin, to facilitate REM sleep.

Additionally, the authors observe that childhood-onset epilepsy is associated with an earlier age at the onset of amyloidosis.

Identifying drug-related problems is a vital component of medication therapy management.

Administered every 4 weeks, the approval could serve as a breakthrough for easier and more effective care for patients with early Alzheimer disease.

Memantine/donepezil and everolimus are used to treat dementia of the Alzheimer type and tuberous sclerosis complex-associated subependymal giant cell astrocytoma, respectively.

Many treatments are off-label, so pharmacists can educate clinicians and help patients with access.

The report from the Office of Inspector General highlights inconsistencies, lack of transparency, and the need for stronger safeguards.

The test meets a critical unmet need for patients with Alzheimer disease who have not yet been undiagnosed.

Hokkaido scallop oil plasmalogen and Apoaequorin have both been posited to improve brain health.

The pharmacist’s role includes educating and making recommendations, collaborating with health care professionals, and observing early signs of cognitive impairment in patients during interactions.

As an investigational monoclonal antibody, posdinemab targets the mid-domain of AD-specific phosphorylated tau.

These inequalities, which can include socioeconomic disparities, show neurological changes associated with aging and dementia.

New mechanisms of action are proving more effective than ever, offering slowed progression.

Policies that focus on earlier diagnosis, treatment initiation, and expanded access to treatment can further improve treatment and health equity impacts.

High fluctuations (in the top 25%) in total cholesterol were associated with a 60% increase in dementia and a 23% increase in cognitive decline.

Use of antitherapeutic medication prescribed for herpes zoster related to lower risk of subsequent dementia.

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For up to 6 years, cognitive remediation and transcranial direct current stimulation slowed cognitive decline associated with major depressive disorder in remission and mild cognitive impairment.