Brain Health

BCPPs can address behavioral health workforce shortages and advocate for expanded access and reimbursement amid evolving legislation and treatment landscapes.

These health care professionals are crucial to optimizing safety in medication therapy, addressing policy barriers, and the collaboration with others in the field.

A direct link between memories and physical changes has not yet been established.

Amyvid is used for brain imaging to estimate amyloid plaque density in patients with cognitive impairment undergoing evaluation for Alzheimer disease.

A recent meta-analysis reveals low persistence rates with anti-dementia drugs, highlighting factors influencing adherence and the need for standardized reporting.

Taletrectinib demonstrated high response rates and was well tolerated among patients with ROS1+ non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

The authors wrote that a life course approach to the treatment and prevention of depression may help reduce individual burdens of dementia.

Never taking a break does more harm than good.

Integrated health system specialty pharmacies can improve patient care for non–multiple sclerosis neurologic conditions.

The small molecule effectively blocks cell death effector proteins, potentially rescuing cells from degeneration.

The Lumipulse G pTau217/ß-Amyloid 1-42 Plasma Ratio is the first in vitro diagnostic device that tests blood to aid in diagnosing Alzheimer disease.

Cure Rare Disease's CRD-002 receives FDA orphan drug designation, advancing hope for SCA3 treatment with innovative oligonucleotide therapy.

With Oregon, Colorado, and New Mexico legalizing psilocybin-assisted therapy, opportunities for treatment are expanding.

The approved injection contains dihydroergotamine (DHE), which is the same medication used in hospitals, in a ready-to-use device.

Logan Schneider, MD, highlights the importance of integrating patient-reported outcomes into clinical trials to better capture the full therapeutic impact of low-sodium oxybate (Xywav) beyond traditional sleep metrics.

These findings demonstrate an association that is independent of the disease’s genetic predisposition.

These results build off prior studies which demonstrated effectiveness of Bergen 4-day treatment (B4DT) in patients with panic disorders.

A recent study reveals a significant number of patients with psychiatric histories experience emergency visits after starting glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medications, raising safety concerns.

New trials reveal xanomeline and trospium effectively alleviate schizophrenia symptoms, offering a novel treatment option with minimal adverse effects.

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

Paula E. Voinescu, PhD, MD, emphasized the need for additional research in this area, noting it is both “surprising and upsetting.”

In clinical trials, the dihydroergotamine (DHE) nasal powder had favorable safety profiles and rapid pain relief in patients with migraine with or without aura.

Nipocalimab the first and only FcRn blocker approved in anti-acetylcholine receptor– or anti-muscle-specific kinase adults and children with generalized myasthenia gravis.

Logan Schneider, MD, explains the latest findings on narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia treatments, highlighting patient experiences and sleep architecture improvements.

The breakthrough designation is supported by clinical data from ongoing phase 1/2 trials.