Brain Health

Kayla Johnson, PharmD, BCPS, BCPP, highlights how integrating pharmacists into neurology clinics drives significant cost savings, high intervention acceptance rates, and improved care coordination.

Stephanie Miller, PhD discusses how artificial intelligence can revolutionize medical research by assisting in drug development and potentially providing more targeted treatments across various diseases.

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.

Andrew Charles, MD, outlines why calcitonin-gene-related peptide (CGRP) antagonists are increasingly favored as first-line migraine treatments and how pharmacists play a key role in patient education and support.

A study led by Kayla Johnson, PharmD, BCPS, BCPP found that integrating specialty pharmacists into non-multiple sclerosis (MS) neurology clinics led to significantly enhanced patient care and treatment outcomes.

Beth A. Malow, MD, MS, FAAN, said that pharmacists and health care professionals are at the frontlines of collaborating and raising awareness of climate change’s impacts.

Malow also emphasized the importance of staying educated on the potential neurological risks that may occur as a result of climate change.

Nilufer Ertekin-Taner outlines how embracing the biological complexity of neurodegenerative diseases can guide the development of precision therapies akin to those used in oncology.

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

Reducing stigma, improving mental health benefits, and addressing workload concerns all need to happen simultaneously.

About 59.2% of patients with tardive dyskinesia (TD) who completed the 48-week trial achieved remission.

Patients with a disorder from this family of neurodevelopmental conditions face a lack of approved treatment options, making radiprodil poised to transform the treatment paradigm.

Long-acting injectables offer a promising approach to schizophrenia treatment, but their effective use requires careful management and patient education.

Currently, EN001 is undergoing evaluation in a phase 1b trial.

Michael McGuire, PharmD, highlights the importance of early intervention in hospital settings, leveraging manufacturer programs, and navigating complex dosing regimens.

The move is expected to expand clozapine access for patients with schizophrenia.

LAIs offer a variety of benefits, from improved medication adherence and relapse prevention to enhanced quality of life for individuals with schizophrenia.

The data were released in the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

Research has demonstrated a reduction in hospitalization risk associated with the use of LAIs, but some barriers can prevent the wider adoption of this approach.

The designation is supported by pooled data from 4 clinical trials.

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

Amlenetug could provide a treatment option for patients with multiple system atrophy, a progressive and rare condition that causes damage to the brain’s nerve cells.

Pharmacists can help patients and their caregivers manage seizures, assess seizure control, and recommend appropriate treatments such as phenobarbital or rescue medications.

Risdiplam is the only approved non-invasive disease-modifying SMA treatment.

Supplements, such as Prevagen, as well as lifestyle and diet modifications can provide additional support to patients with Alzheimer disease.