Alzheimer’s Disease/Dementia News

The FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to German medical technology company AIRAmed for its medical image management and processing system designed to assist physicians in early detection of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

PHILADELPHIA — To effectively address symptoms of dementia with Lewy bodies, the medical community must address obstacles such as accurate diagnosis, lack of treatment options and dearth of clinical trials, according to a presenter.

Compared with warfarin, direct oral anticoagulants were associated with reduced risk for dementia in patients with atrial fibrillation, particularly those from Asian populations, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Infection-specific processes, rather than general systemic inflammation, may play a role in the development of dementia among those with hospital-diagnosed infections, according to research from JAMA Network Open.

Patients with post-incident dementia were more likely to begin central nervous system medications and less likely to discontinue cardiometabolic and anticholinergic medications, reflecting missed deprescribing opportunities, according to researchers.

Long-term exposure to extreme heat can lead to cognitive decline, according to experts.

Artificial intelligence could help clinicians address the social needs of patients with dementia, according to Elham Mahmoudi, PhD.

Greater residential levels of fine particulate matter air pollution, especially from agriculture and wildfires, were linked to higher rates of dementia, according to study results published in JAMA Internal Medicine.

C2N Diagnostics released the PrecivityAD2 blood test, which uses positron emission tomography scans and cerebrospinal fluid tests to assist in accurate diagnosis for those presenting with signs or symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease.

Treatment with an investigational anti-amyloid therapeutic for adults with mild Alzheimer’s disease was safe, efficacious and demonstrated a significant immune response up to 78 weeks, per a study published in EBioMedicine.