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Navigating My Father's Alzheimer's as a Doctor

Sandeep Jauhar, MD, PhD, on his career and wrestling with his father's dementia

May 16, 2023
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FDA OKs First Drug for Agitation in Alzheimer's Dementia

Boxed warning on increased mortality risk in elderly patients remains for brexpiprazole

May 11, 2023
FDA APPROVED brexpiprazole (Rexulti) over a photo of a agitated-looking senior woman.
Dementia Risk and Diet Investigated

Analysis probes multiple studies about the MIND diet approach

May 03, 2023
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Vaccines and Neurologic Complications; NIH Toolbox on iPad; The Dying Human Brain

News and commentary from the world of neurology and neuroscience

May 02, 2023
Neuro Break over a computer rendering of neurons.
Cognitive Testing Flags COPD Patients Unable to Maintain Proper Inhaler Technique

Lower MoCA scores associated with improper inhaler use despite face-to-face training

Apr 28, 2023
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Test Predicts Transition From Normal to Impaired Cognition

Sensitive, simple test detects subtle deficit at its earliest stage

Apr 19, 2023
A photo of a senior man performing a memory test while sitting across a desk from a male physician.
RF Ablation or Drugs for Afib: Choice May Matter for Cognitive Outcomes

New study suggests one does a better job of protecting the brain

Apr 18, 2023
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'Relaxed' A1c OK for Mitigating Dementia Risk in Older Diabetes Patients

Keeping most readings under 9% avoided elevated dementia risk

Apr 17, 2023
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FDA Advisors Endorse Rexulti for Agitation in Alzheimer's Dementia

Increased mortality risk seen but benefits may outweigh this, panelists say

Apr 14, 2023
FDA ADCOMM brexpiprazole (Rexulti) over a photo of an agitated senior woman rising her index finger.
Rexulti Works for Agitation in Alzheimer's, Despite Risks, Says FDA Staff

Increased mortality risk consistent with other antipsychotics in elderly dementia patients

Apr 13, 2023
FDA ADCOMM brexpiprazole (Rexulti) over a photo of an agitated senior woman rising her index finger.
Multivitamins and Cognition; Refugees and Head Trauma; 'Brain Medicine' Residency?

News and commentary from the world of neurology and neuroscience

Apr 11, 2023
Neuro Break over a computer rendering of neurons.
Dementia Risk May Rise as Air Quality Worsens

Findings highlight the importance of limiting particulate matter pollution

Apr 05, 2023
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Are Your Patients Aware That Hearing Loss May Affect the Brain?

Patients of all ages need to be better informed of the risks and interventions available

Apr 04, 2023
A photo of a female physician discussing a hearing aid with her senior male patient.
What Drives Alzheimer's in Women?

Tau levels higher when hormone therapy starts more than 5 years after menopause onset

Apr 03, 2023
PET scans of a normal brain, a brain with mild cognitive impairment and a brain with Alzheimer’s disease.
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