Alzheimer's & Cognition
Literature Review
High drug costs exclude most neurology patients from cutting-edge treatment
“Our study of people with neurologic conditions found that fewer than 20% were being treated with new medications.”
From the Journals
Confirmed: Amyloid, tau levels rise years before Alzheimer’s onset
A new study builds on previous research by examining changes in cerebrospinal fluid biomarkers over longer periods than had been done previously...
Conference Coverage
‘Modest’ benefit for lecanemab in Alzheimer’s disease, but adverse events are common
The Food and Drug Administration is expected to make a decision about possible approval of the drug in January 2023.
Literature Review
Advancing health equity in neurology is essential to patient care
The final plenary session at the ANA annual conference offered insights into the underlying causes of health care disparities within neurology and...
Hitting a Nerve
Earlier diagnosis of Alzheimer’s: A good start, but then what?
There are valid concerns with any system centered on early dementia diagnosis.
From the Journals
Why do women get Alzheimer’s disease more often than men? Study offers clue
Researchers zero in on a gene named USP11, found on the X chromosome.
From the Journals
Children with autism show distinct brain features related to motor impairment
White matter in the brains of children with autism found to be distinct from the white matter in children with developmental coordination disorder...
News
‘A huge deal’: Millions have long COVID, and more are expected
More than a quarter say their condition is severe enough to significantly limit their day-to-day activities.
From the Journals
U.S. dementia rate drops as education, women’s employment rises
Investigators speculated that the decline in dementia prevalence reflects larger socioeconomic changes in the United States.
From the Journals
Nutrition for cognition: A missed opportunity in U.S. seniors?
Those who didn’t use the SNAP program experienced 2 more years of cognitive aging compared with program users.
From the Journals
Traffic-related pollutant tied to increased dementia risk
The clear link between fine particulate matter exposure and increased risk emphasizes the need to address air pollution as a modifiable risk...