Alzheimer’s Disease/Dementia News

Donanemab “significantly” slowed clinical progression of Alzheimer’s disease in those with low to medium or high tau pathology, according to a poster presentation at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference.

Cognitive tests are effective in predicting incident Alzheimer’s disease in patients with subjective cognitive decline or mild cognitive impairment, according to a poster presentation at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference.

Individuals with essential tremor may have an increased risk of decline in attentional abilities when having less habitual sleep efficiency, according to a poster presentation at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference.

Long-term survivors of certain early-stage cancers diagnosed after age 65 years appeared at higher risk for mortality due to noncancer causes, according to study results published in JAMA Network Open.

Seven researchers were honored at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference for their expertise, contributions and achievements in advancing the field of Alzheimer’s and dementia science, according to an association release.

False memories are not associated with delusions in patients with Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study published in JAMA Psychiatry.

People with dementia were three times more likely to have a registered care partner actively engaging with a patient portal than those without dementia, according to research published in JAMA Internal Medicine.

SAN FRANCISCO — At least 30% of Alzheimer’s disease cases can be prevented through lifestyle modifications, Rajesh R. Tampi, MD, MS, DFAPA, said in this Healio video from the American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting.

Medicare will cover drugs that may slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease if granted traditional approval from the FDA, according to a press release from CMS.

The BCG vaccine appeared associated with a significantly lower rate of and risk for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias among patients with nonmuscle-invasive bladder cancer, according to data published in JAMA Network Open.