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Deferiprone Accelerates Cognitive Decline in Patients With Early AD
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Deferiprone Accelerates Cognitive Decline in Patients With Early AD
01/16/2025
Deferiprone administered twice a day at 15 mg/kg may accelerate cognitive decline in patients with amyloid-confirmed early Alzheimer disease (AD), according to recent results from a randomized controlled trial published in JAMA Neurology.
Deferiprone administered twice a day at 15 mg/kg may accelerate cognitive decline in patients with amyloid-confirmed early Alzheimer disease (AD), according to recent results from a randomized controlled trial published in JAMA Neurology.
Deferiprone administered twice a...
01/16/2025
Neurology
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Diabetes, Amyloid Pathology Linked With Progression to MCI Over 20 Years
01/02/2025
Type 2 diabetes and an abnormal amyloid-β concentration in cerebrospinal fluid were associated with accelerated brain atrophy and an earlier progression to mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in a cohort study.
Type 2 diabetes and an abnormal amyloid-β concentration in cerebrospinal fluid were associated with accelerated brain atrophy and an earlier progression to mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in a cohort study.
Type 2 diabetes and an abnormal...
01/02/2025
Neurology
Semaglutide May Lower Risk of Alzheimer Disease in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
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Semaglutide May Lower Risk of Alzheimer Disease in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
11/05/2024
Patients with type 2 diabetes and obesity prescribed semaglutide had a 40% to 70% lower risk of a first-time Alzheimer disease (AD) diagnosis compared with patients taking other antidiabetic medications, according to a study published in...
Patients with type 2 diabetes and obesity prescribed semaglutide had a 40% to 70% lower risk of a first-time Alzheimer disease (AD) diagnosis compared with patients taking other antidiabetic medications, according to a study published in...
Patients with type 2 diabetes...
11/05/2024
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Increasing Depression Symptoms in Older Adults Associated With Amyloid Accumulation
09/09/2024
Increasing depression symptoms in older adults were associated with early amyloid accumulation in regions responsible for emotional control, and may foretell later Alzheimer Disease (AD) development
Increasing depression symptoms in older adults were associated with early amyloid accumulation in regions responsible for emotional control, and may foretell later Alzheimer Disease (AD) development
Increasing depression symptoms...
09/09/2024
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Patients with Multiple Sclerosis Less Likely to Develop Alzheimer Disease
09/03/2024
Patients with MS had about half the rate of amyloid pathology compared with matched control subjects in the Washington University School of Medicine study.
Patients with MS had about half the rate of amyloid pathology compared with matched control subjects in the Washington University School of Medicine study.
Patients with MS had about half...
09/03/2024
Neurology
an older adult lies in a hospital bed with head turned looking out of a window
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Suvorexant Associated With Lower Delirium Rates in Some Hospitalized Older Adults
08/29/2024
Suvorexant, a sleep-promoting orexin receptor antagonist, was associated with lower rates of delirium than placebo in hospitalized older adults at high risk of delirium, but the difference was not statistically significant.
Suvorexant, a sleep-promoting orexin receptor antagonist, was associated with lower rates of delirium than placebo in hospitalized older adults at high risk of delirium, but the difference was not statistically significant.
Suvorexant, a sleep-promoting...
08/29/2024
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From Psych Congress Network
Dementia in PD May Occur Less Frequently Than Previously Thought
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Dementia in PD May Occur Less Frequently Than Previously Thought
08/21/2024
Dementia occurrence in Parkinson disease (PD) may occur less frequently or take more time to develop than previous studies have shown, according to recent results from 2 ongoing prospective studies published in Neurology. 
Dementia occurrence in Parkinson disease (PD) may occur less frequently or take more time to develop than previous studies have shown, according to recent results from 2 ongoing prospective studies published in Neurology. 
Dementia occurrence in Parkinson...
08/21/2024
Neurology
Collaborative Dementia Care Tied with Improved Outcomes
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Collaborative Dementia Care Tied With Improved Outcomes
08/14/2024
Collaborative dementia care management (CDCM) was associated with improved patient and caregiver outcomes over 3 years after the initial care period, according to results from a randomized controlled trial published in JAMA Network Open. U
Collaborative dementia care management (CDCM) was associated with improved patient and caregiver outcomes over 3 years after the initial care period, according to results from a randomized controlled trial published in JAMA Network Open. U
Collaborative dementia care...
08/14/2024
Neurology
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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
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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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
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
Neurology
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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
Neurology
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
Neurology
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
Neurology
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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Test your knowlege!
Test your knowlege!
07/21/2023
Neurology
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?
Do you remember this study?
Do you remember this study?
07/05/2023
Neurology
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Which investigational oral agent reduces Alzheimer disease biomarkers?
03/29/2023
Test your clinical knowledge with this neurology quiz!
Test your clinical knowledge with this neurology quiz!
Test your clinical knowledge...
03/29/2023
Neurology
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Expert Insights Quiz
Which aspect of sleep best predicts worsening cognitive function?
02/17/2023
Test your clinical knowledge with this quick quiz!
Test your clinical knowledge with this quick quiz!
Test your clinical knowledge...
02/17/2023
Neurology
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What strategies can individuals use to reduce their risk of Alzheimer disease?
09/28/2022
Take the quiz to test your clinical knowledge!
Take the quiz to test your clinical knowledge!
Take the quiz to test your...
09/28/2022
Psych Congress Network
Before what gestational age can brain death not be determined?
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Before what gestational age can brain death not be determined?
01/13/2025
Test your guideline knowledge!
Test your guideline knowledge!
Test your guideline knowledge!
01/13/2025
Neurology
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AAN Guidelines for Sleep Disruption in Austim Spectrum Disorder
01/07/2025
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01/07/2025
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What is recommended for epilepsy centers regarding genetic testing protocols?
11/18/2024
According to the new National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC) 2023 Guidelines, what is recommended for epilepsy centers regarding genetic testing protocols? Take the quiz to find out!
According to the new National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC) 2023 Guidelines, what is recommended for epilepsy centers regarding genetic testing protocols? Take the quiz to find out!
According to the new National...
11/18/2024
Neurology
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What is recommended for epilepsy centers regarding genetic testing protocols?
11/18/2024
According to the new National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC) 2023 Guidelines, what is recommended for epilepsy centers regarding genetic testing protocols? Take the quiz to find out!
According to the new National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC) 2023 Guidelines, what is recommended for epilepsy centers regarding genetic testing protocols? Take the quiz to find out!
According to the new National...
11/18/2024
Neurology
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Anxiety and Parkinson Disease Development in Older Adults
09/24/2024
Test your knowledge of recent research with this quiz!
Test your knowledge of recent research with this quiz!
Test your knowledge of recent...
09/24/2024
Neurology
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Clinical Refresh Quiz
Updated Guidelines for Antiseizure Medications in People With Epilepsy of Childbearing Potential
09/06/2024
Are you up-to-date on the most recent recommendations for managing antiseizure medications in people with epilepsy of childbearing potential? Take this short, 2-part quiz to refresh your understanding of the evidence-based guidelines.
Are you up-to-date on the most recent recommendations for managing antiseizure medications in people with epilepsy of childbearing potential? Take this short, 2-part quiz to refresh your understanding of the evidence-based guidelines.
Are you up-to-date on the most...
09/06/2024
Neurology
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FDA-Approved Options for Pediatric Narcolepsy
08/15/2024
Take the quiz to test your knowledge!
Take the quiz to test your knowledge!
Take the quiz to test your...
08/15/2024
Neurology
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Expert Insights Quiz
First-Line Treatment Options for Insomnia
08/06/2024
Take the quiz to test your knowledge!
Take the quiz to test your knowledge!
Take the quiz to test your...
08/06/2024
Neurology
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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
Psych Congress Network
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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
Neurology

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Deferiprone Accelerates Cognitive Decline in Patients With Early AD
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Deferiprone Accelerates Cognitive Decline in Patients With Early AD
01/16/2025
Deferiprone administered twice a day at 15 mg/kg may accelerate cognitive decline in patients with amyloid-confirmed early Alzheimer disease (AD), according to recent results from a randomized controlled trial published in JAMA Neurology.
Deferiprone administered twice a day at 15 mg/kg may accelerate cognitive decline in patients with amyloid-confirmed early Alzheimer disease (AD), according to recent results from a randomized controlled trial published in JAMA Neurology.
Deferiprone administered twice a...
01/16/2025
Neurology
a researcher examines MRI scans
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Diabetes, Amyloid Pathology Linked With Progression to MCI Over 20 Years
01/02/2025
Type 2 diabetes and an abnormal amyloid-β concentration in cerebrospinal fluid were associated with accelerated brain atrophy and an earlier progression to mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in a cohort study.
Type 2 diabetes and an abnormal amyloid-β concentration in cerebrospinal fluid were associated with accelerated brain atrophy and an earlier progression to mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in a cohort study.
Type 2 diabetes and an abnormal...
01/02/2025
Neurology
Semaglutide May Lower Risk of Alzheimer Disease in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
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Semaglutide May Lower Risk of Alzheimer Disease in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
11/05/2024
Patients with type 2 diabetes and obesity prescribed semaglutide had a 40% to 70% lower risk of a first-time Alzheimer disease (AD) diagnosis compared with patients taking other antidiabetic medications, according to a study published in...
Patients with type 2 diabetes and obesity prescribed semaglutide had a 40% to 70% lower risk of a first-time Alzheimer disease (AD) diagnosis compared with patients taking other antidiabetic medications, according to a study published in...
Patients with type 2 diabetes...
11/05/2024
Psych Congress Network
An elderly woman sits on a couch
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Increasing Depression Symptoms in Older Adults Associated With Amyloid Accumulation
09/09/2024
Increasing depression symptoms in older adults were associated with early amyloid accumulation in regions responsible for emotional control, and may foretell later Alzheimer Disease (AD) development
Increasing depression symptoms in older adults were associated with early amyloid accumulation in regions responsible for emotional control, and may foretell later Alzheimer Disease (AD) development
Increasing depression symptoms...
09/09/2024
Psych Congress Network
Elderly Patient With Doctor
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Patients with Multiple Sclerosis Less Likely to Develop Alzheimer Disease
09/03/2024
Patients with MS had about half the rate of amyloid pathology compared with matched control subjects in the Washington University School of Medicine study.
Patients with MS had about half the rate of amyloid pathology compared with matched control subjects in the Washington University School of Medicine study.
Patients with MS had about half...
09/03/2024
Neurology
an older adult lies in a hospital bed with head turned looking out of a window
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Suvorexant Associated With Lower Delirium Rates in Some Hospitalized Older Adults
08/29/2024
Suvorexant, a sleep-promoting orexin receptor antagonist, was associated with lower rates of delirium than placebo in hospitalized older adults at high risk of delirium, but the difference was not statistically significant.
Suvorexant, a sleep-promoting orexin receptor antagonist, was associated with lower rates of delirium than placebo in hospitalized older adults at high risk of delirium, but the difference was not statistically significant.
Suvorexant, a sleep-promoting...
08/29/2024
Psych Congress Network
Dementia in PD May Occur Less Frequently Than Previously Thought
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Dementia in PD May Occur Less Frequently Than Previously Thought
08/21/2024
Dementia occurrence in Parkinson disease (PD) may occur less frequently or take more time to develop than previous studies have shown, according to recent results from 2 ongoing prospective studies published in Neurology. 
Dementia occurrence in Parkinson disease (PD) may occur less frequently or take more time to develop than previous studies have shown, according to recent results from 2 ongoing prospective studies published in Neurology. 
Dementia occurrence in Parkinson...
08/21/2024
Neurology
Collaborative Dementia Care Tied with Improved Outcomes
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Collaborative Dementia Care Tied With Improved Outcomes
08/14/2024
Collaborative dementia care management (CDCM) was associated with improved patient and caregiver outcomes over 3 years after the initial care period, according to results from a randomized controlled trial published in JAMA Network Open. U
Collaborative dementia care management (CDCM) was associated with improved patient and caregiver outcomes over 3 years after the initial care period, according to results from a randomized controlled trial published in JAMA Network Open. U
Collaborative dementia care...
08/14/2024
Neurology
Lecanemab AD Treatment Could Have Low Eligibility
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Lecanemab AD Treatment Could Have Low Eligibility Rate
06/19/2024
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
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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Loudness of Snoring May Indicate Greater Hyperactivity in Children and Adolescents
01/16/2025
Loudness of snoring, regardless of hypoxic burden and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome severity (OSAS), may contribute to hyperactivity in pediatric patients, according to an observational prospective study published in Sleep Medicine.
Loudness of snoring, regardless of hypoxic burden and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome severity (OSAS), may contribute to hyperactivity in pediatric patients, according to an observational prospective study published in Sleep Medicine.
Loudness of snoring, regardless...
01/16/2025
Psych Congress Network
Deferiprone Accelerates Cognitive Decline in Patients With Early AD
News
Deferiprone Accelerates Cognitive Decline in Patients With Early AD
01/16/2025
Deferiprone administered twice a day at 15 mg/kg may accelerate cognitive decline in patients with amyloid-confirmed early Alzheimer disease (AD), according to recent results from a randomized controlled trial published in JAMA Neurology.
Deferiprone administered twice a day at 15 mg/kg may accelerate cognitive decline in patients with amyloid-confirmed early Alzheimer disease (AD), according to recent results from a randomized controlled trial published in JAMA Neurology.
Deferiprone administered twice a...
01/16/2025
Neurology
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Propranolol Reduces Tremors in Parkinson Disease Patients
01/16/2025
The beta-blocker propranolol reduces Parkinson disease (PD) tremor in both stressful and resting conditions, according to results from a placebo-controlled crossover trial published in the Annals of Neurology.
The beta-blocker propranolol reduces Parkinson disease (PD) tremor in both stressful and resting conditions, according to results from a placebo-controlled crossover trial published in the Annals of Neurology.
The beta-blocker propranolol...
01/16/2025
Neurology
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Analysis Finds Early Improvement With Migraine Prevention Drug
01/13/2025
The migraine prevention drug atogepant may work immediately in patients with episodic and chronic migraine, according to a study published in Neurology.
The migraine prevention drug atogepant may work immediately in patients with episodic and chronic migraine, according to a study published in Neurology.
The migraine prevention drug...
01/13/2025
Neurology
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Mood Changes May Be a Prodromal Symptom in Sporadic Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
01/09/2025
Mood changes may precede symptom onset in sporadic Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (sCJD) as early as 3 years, according to the findings from a retrospective case-control study published in JAMA Neurology.
Mood changes may precede symptom onset in sporadic Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (sCJD) as early as 3 years, according to the findings from a retrospective case-control study published in JAMA Neurology.
Mood changes may precede symptom...
01/09/2025
Neurology
Performance Feedback Improves Quality of Care for Ischemic Stroke
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Performance Feedback Improves Quality of Care for Ischemic Stroke
01/02/2025
A performance feedback intervention reduced the time from door to groin puncture for patients with ischemic stroke, according to study results published in JAMA Neurology.
A performance feedback intervention reduced the time from door to groin puncture for patients with ischemic stroke, according to study results published in JAMA Neurology.
A performance feedback...
01/02/2025
Neurology
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Diabetes, Amyloid Pathology Linked With Progression to MCI Over 20 Years
01/02/2025
Type 2 diabetes and an abnormal amyloid-β concentration in cerebrospinal fluid were associated with accelerated brain atrophy and an earlier progression to mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in a cohort study.
Type 2 diabetes and an abnormal amyloid-β concentration in cerebrospinal fluid were associated with accelerated brain atrophy and an earlier progression to mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in a cohort study.
Type 2 diabetes and an abnormal...
01/02/2025
Neurology
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New Restless Leg Syndrome Guidance Reverses Some Previous Recommendations
12/18/2024
A new clinical practice guideline from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends significant changes in the treatment of patients with restless leg syndrome (RLS), and updates the academy’s previous guidance from 2012.
A new clinical practice guideline from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends significant changes in the treatment of patients with restless leg syndrome (RLS), and updates the academy’s previous guidance from 2012.
A new clinical practice...
12/18/2024
Neurology
β-Blockers Associated With Slower Huntington Disease Onset and Progression
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β-Blockers Associated With Slower Huntington Disease Onset and Progression
12/17/2024
β-blocker use was associated with delayed motor onset in patients with premanifest Huntington disease (HD) and a slower rate of symptom worsening in patients with early motor-manifest HD, according to study findings published in JAMA...
β-blocker use was associated with delayed motor onset in patients with premanifest Huntington disease (HD) and a slower rate of symptom worsening in patients with early motor-manifest HD, according to study findings published in JAMA...
β-blocker use was associated...
12/17/2024
Neurology
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Daytime Sleepiness Linked With Predementia Syndrome in Older Adults
12/10/2024
Older adults with sleep-related daytime dysfunction, consisting of excessive sleepiness and lower enthusiasm, are at increased risk of developing a predementia syndrome called motoric cognitive risk syndrome, according to a study published in...
Older adults with sleep-related daytime dysfunction, consisting of excessive sleepiness and lower enthusiasm, are at increased risk of developing a predementia syndrome called motoric cognitive risk syndrome, according to a study published in...
Older adults with sleep-related...
12/10/2024
Neurology

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Deferiprone Accelerates Cognitive Decline in Patients With Early AD
News
Deferiprone Accelerates Cognitive Decline in Patients With Early AD
01/16/2025
Deferiprone administered twice a day at 15 mg/kg may accelerate cognitive decline in patients with amyloid-confirmed early Alzheimer disease (AD), according to recent results from a randomized controlled trial published in JAMA Neurology.
Deferiprone administered twice a day at 15 mg/kg may accelerate cognitive decline in patients with amyloid-confirmed early Alzheimer disease (AD), according to recent results from a randomized controlled trial published in JAMA Neurology.
Deferiprone administered twice a...
01/16/2025
Neurology
a researcher examines MRI scans
News
Diabetes, Amyloid Pathology Linked With Progression to MCI Over 20 Years
01/02/2025
Type 2 diabetes and an abnormal amyloid-β concentration in cerebrospinal fluid were associated with accelerated brain atrophy and an earlier progression to mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in a cohort study.
Type 2 diabetes and an abnormal amyloid-β concentration in cerebrospinal fluid were associated with accelerated brain atrophy and an earlier progression to mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in a cohort study.
Type 2 diabetes and an abnormal...
01/02/2025
Neurology
Semaglutide May Lower Risk of Alzheimer Disease in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
News
Semaglutide May Lower Risk of Alzheimer Disease in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
11/05/2024
Patients with type 2 diabetes and obesity prescribed semaglutide had a 40% to 70% lower risk of a first-time Alzheimer disease (AD) diagnosis compared with patients taking other antidiabetic medications, according to a study published in...
Patients with type 2 diabetes and obesity prescribed semaglutide had a 40% to 70% lower risk of a first-time Alzheimer disease (AD) diagnosis compared with patients taking other antidiabetic medications, according to a study published in...
Patients with type 2 diabetes...
11/05/2024
Psych Congress Network
An elderly woman sits on a couch
News
Increasing Depression Symptoms in Older Adults Associated With Amyloid Accumulation
09/09/2024
Increasing depression symptoms in older adults were associated with early amyloid accumulation in regions responsible for emotional control, and may foretell later Alzheimer Disease (AD) development
Increasing depression symptoms in older adults were associated with early amyloid accumulation in regions responsible for emotional control, and may foretell later Alzheimer Disease (AD) development
Increasing depression symptoms...
09/09/2024
Psych Congress Network
Elderly Patient With Doctor
News
Patients with Multiple Sclerosis Less Likely to Develop Alzheimer Disease
09/03/2024
Patients with MS had about half the rate of amyloid pathology compared with matched control subjects in the Washington University School of Medicine study.
Patients with MS had about half the rate of amyloid pathology compared with matched control subjects in the Washington University School of Medicine study.
Patients with MS had about half...
09/03/2024
Neurology
an older adult lies in a hospital bed with head turned looking out of a window
News
Suvorexant Associated With Lower Delirium Rates in Some Hospitalized Older Adults
08/29/2024
Suvorexant, a sleep-promoting orexin receptor antagonist, was associated with lower rates of delirium than placebo in hospitalized older adults at high risk of delirium, but the difference was not statistically significant.
Suvorexant, a sleep-promoting orexin receptor antagonist, was associated with lower rates of delirium than placebo in hospitalized older adults at high risk of delirium, but the difference was not statistically significant.
Suvorexant, a sleep-promoting...
08/29/2024
Psych Congress Network
Dementia in PD May Occur Less Frequently Than Previously Thought
News
Dementia in PD May Occur Less Frequently Than Previously Thought
08/21/2024
Dementia occurrence in Parkinson disease (PD) may occur less frequently or take more time to develop than previous studies have shown, according to recent results from 2 ongoing prospective studies published in Neurology. 
Dementia occurrence in Parkinson disease (PD) may occur less frequently or take more time to develop than previous studies have shown, according to recent results from 2 ongoing prospective studies published in Neurology. 
Dementia occurrence in Parkinson...
08/21/2024
Neurology
Collaborative Dementia Care Tied with Improved Outcomes
News
Collaborative Dementia Care Tied With Improved Outcomes
08/14/2024
Collaborative dementia care management (CDCM) was associated with improved patient and caregiver outcomes over 3 years after the initial care period, according to results from a randomized controlled trial published in JAMA Network Open. U
Collaborative dementia care management (CDCM) was associated with improved patient and caregiver outcomes over 3 years after the initial care period, according to results from a randomized controlled trial published in JAMA Network Open. U
Collaborative dementia care...
08/14/2024
Neurology
Lecanemab AD Treatment Could Have Low Eligibility
News
Lecanemab AD Treatment Could Have Low Eligibility Rate
06/19/2024
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
News
People Experiencing Homelessness at Higher Risk of Dementia
05/29/2024
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
A child sleeps in bed on her stomach with her mouth hanging open
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Loudness of Snoring May Indicate Greater Hyperactivity in Children and Adolescents
01/16/2025
Loudness of snoring, regardless of hypoxic burden and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome severity (OSAS), may contribute to hyperactivity in pediatric patients, according to an observational prospective study published in Sleep Medicine.
Loudness of snoring, regardless of hypoxic burden and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome severity (OSAS), may contribute to hyperactivity in pediatric patients, according to an observational prospective study published in Sleep Medicine.
Loudness of snoring, regardless...
01/16/2025
Psych Congress Network
Deferiprone Accelerates Cognitive Decline in Patients With Early AD
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Deferiprone Accelerates Cognitive Decline in Patients With Early AD
01/16/2025
Deferiprone administered twice a day at 15 mg/kg may accelerate cognitive decline in patients with amyloid-confirmed early Alzheimer disease (AD), according to recent results from a randomized controlled trial published in JAMA Neurology.
Deferiprone administered twice a day at 15 mg/kg may accelerate cognitive decline in patients with amyloid-confirmed early Alzheimer disease (AD), according to recent results from a randomized controlled trial published in JAMA Neurology.
Deferiprone administered twice a...
01/16/2025
Neurology
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Propranolol Reduces Tremors in Parkinson Disease Patients
01/16/2025
The beta-blocker propranolol reduces Parkinson disease (PD) tremor in both stressful and resting conditions, according to results from a placebo-controlled crossover trial published in the Annals of Neurology.
The beta-blocker propranolol reduces Parkinson disease (PD) tremor in both stressful and resting conditions, according to results from a placebo-controlled crossover trial published in the Annals of Neurology.
The beta-blocker propranolol...
01/16/2025
Neurology
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Analysis Finds Early Improvement With Migraine Prevention Drug
01/13/2025
The migraine prevention drug atogepant may work immediately in patients with episodic and chronic migraine, according to a study published in Neurology.
The migraine prevention drug atogepant may work immediately in patients with episodic and chronic migraine, according to a study published in Neurology.
The migraine prevention drug...
01/13/2025
Neurology
Brain health
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Mood Changes May Be a Prodromal Symptom in Sporadic Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
01/09/2025
Mood changes may precede symptom onset in sporadic Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (sCJD) as early as 3 years, according to the findings from a retrospective case-control study published in JAMA Neurology.
Mood changes may precede symptom onset in sporadic Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (sCJD) as early as 3 years, according to the findings from a retrospective case-control study published in JAMA Neurology.
Mood changes may precede symptom...
01/09/2025
Neurology
Performance Feedback Improves Quality of Care for Ischemic Stroke
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Performance Feedback Improves Quality of Care for Ischemic Stroke
01/02/2025
A performance feedback intervention reduced the time from door to groin puncture for patients with ischemic stroke, according to study results published in JAMA Neurology.
A performance feedback intervention reduced the time from door to groin puncture for patients with ischemic stroke, according to study results published in JAMA Neurology.
A performance feedback...
01/02/2025
Neurology
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Diabetes, Amyloid Pathology Linked With Progression to MCI Over 20 Years
01/02/2025
Type 2 diabetes and an abnormal amyloid-β concentration in cerebrospinal fluid were associated with accelerated brain atrophy and an earlier progression to mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in a cohort study.
Type 2 diabetes and an abnormal amyloid-β concentration in cerebrospinal fluid were associated with accelerated brain atrophy and an earlier progression to mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in a cohort study.
Type 2 diabetes and an abnormal...
01/02/2025
Neurology
a person with restless leg syndrome lies in bed
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New Restless Leg Syndrome Guidance Reverses Some Previous Recommendations
12/18/2024
A new clinical practice guideline from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends significant changes in the treatment of patients with restless leg syndrome (RLS), and updates the academy’s previous guidance from 2012.
A new clinical practice guideline from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends significant changes in the treatment of patients with restless leg syndrome (RLS), and updates the academy’s previous guidance from 2012.
A new clinical practice...
12/18/2024
Neurology
β-Blockers Associated With Slower Huntington Disease Onset and Progression
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β-Blockers Associated With Slower Huntington Disease Onset and Progression
12/17/2024
β-blocker use was associated with delayed motor onset in patients with premanifest Huntington disease (HD) and a slower rate of symptom worsening in patients with early motor-manifest HD, according to study findings published in JAMA...
β-blocker use was associated with delayed motor onset in patients with premanifest Huntington disease (HD) and a slower rate of symptom worsening in patients with early motor-manifest HD, according to study findings published in JAMA...
β-blocker use was associated...
12/17/2024
Neurology
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Daytime Sleepiness Linked With Predementia Syndrome in Older Adults
12/10/2024
Older adults with sleep-related daytime dysfunction, consisting of excessive sleepiness and lower enthusiasm, are at increased risk of developing a predementia syndrome called motoric cognitive risk syndrome, according to a study published in...
Older adults with sleep-related daytime dysfunction, consisting of excessive sleepiness and lower enthusiasm, are at increased risk of developing a predementia syndrome called motoric cognitive risk syndrome, according to a study published in...
Older adults with sleep-related...
12/10/2024
Neurology

Alzheimer's Disease CME Series

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 Resources To view accreditation information/faculty disclosures for the program, click 
Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Caregiver Connections, Shared Decision Making, and Patient Resources To view accreditation information/faculty disclosures for the program, click 
Early Alzheimer’s Disease:...
11/19/2020
Neurology
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 ResourcesOnline Form - PBHLN-NLN Alzheimers Video Series
Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Caregiver Connections, Shared Decision Making, and Patient ResourcesOnline Form - PBHLN-NLN Alzheimers Video Series
Early Alzheimer’s Disease:...
11/19/2020
Neurology
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...
Early Alzheimer’s Disease:...
11/19/2020
Neurology
Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer Disease: Efficacy and Safety Data
11/17/2020
Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer Disease: Efficacy and Safety Data To view accreditation information/faculty disclosures for the program, click 
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Emerging Treatments for Early...
11/17/2020
Neurology
Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Efficacy and Safety Data
11/17/2020
Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Efficacy and Safety Data Online Form - PBHLN-NLN Alzheimers Video Series
Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Efficacy and Safety Data Online Form - PBHLN-NLN Alzheimers Video Series
Emerging Treatments for Early...
11/17/2020
Neurology
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...
Emerging Treatments for Early...
11/17/2020
Neurology
Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Mechanisms of Action
11/12/2020
Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Mechanisms of Action To view accreditation information/faculty disclosures for the program, click 
Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Mechanisms of Action To view accreditation information/faculty disclosures for the program, click 
Emerging Treatments for Early...
11/12/2020
Neurology
Early Alzheimer’s Disease Overview: Burden of Disease, Quality-of-Life Impacts, and Pathophysiology
11/12/2020
Early Alzheimer’s Disease Overview: Burden of Disease, Quality-of-Life Impacts, and Pathophysiology Online Form - PBHLN-NLN Alzheimers Video Series
Early Alzheimer’s Disease Overview: Burden of Disease, Quality-of-Life Impacts, and Pathophysiology Online Form - PBHLN-NLN Alzheimers Video Series
Early Alzheimer’s Disease...
11/12/2020
Neurology
Claim-Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Mechanisms of Action
11/12/2020
Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Mechanisms of ActionTo 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 button...
Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Mechanisms of ActionTo 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 button...
Emerging Treatments for Early...
11/12/2020
Neurology
Current Treatment Limitations and Clinical Needs in Early Alzheimer’s Disease
11/10/2020
Current Treatment Limitations and Clinical Needs in Early Alzheimer’s Disease To view accreditation information/faculty disclosures for the program, click 
Current Treatment Limitations and Clinical Needs in Early Alzheimer’s Disease To view accreditation information/faculty disclosures for the program, click 
Current Treatment Limitations...
11/10/2020
Neurology

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