Alzheimer’s Disease/Dementia News

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.

Most self-harm diagnoses occurred within 24 months of a dementia diagnosis, and vice versa, with a greater risk for self-harm within 6 to 12 months after dementia diagnosis, according to findings published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia.

The FDA has approved a supplemental new drug application for Rexulti for the treatment of agitation associated with dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease.

Non-drug interventions for people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias effectively lowered the risk for nursing home admission while being cost-effective, according to findings published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia.