Early Intervention and Disease Prevention With a Novel Epigenome Approach: Boris Kantor, PhD
July 28th 2023The associate research professor of neurobiology at Duke University discussed an innovative epigenome editing approach that shows promising prospects for patient improvement, disease prevention, and potential use in Alzheimer disease prophylactic work. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Targeting Neuroinflammation as a Novel Approach in Brain Health for Alzheimer Disease: RJ Tesi, MD
July 27th 2023The chief executive officer at INmune Bio discussed a unique approach from a phase 1 study targeting neuroinflammation in the brain to improve cognitive abilities and maintain memory. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
The Road to Precision Medicine in Alzheimer Disease Through Biomarkers: Hans J. Moebius, MD, PhD
July 26th 2023The chief medical officer at Athira Pharma talked about an exploratory phase 2 trial that showcased the correlation between biomarkers for Alzheimer disease hallmarks and neuroinflammation. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Concluding Thoughts on Biosimilars in Multiple Sclerosis
Amy Perrin Ross, APN, Patricia Melville, NP-C, Aliza Ben-Zacharia, PhD, DNP, ANP-BC, and John Kramer, PA-C share their advice for facilitating uptake of biosimilars in clinical practices.
Biosimilar Discussion With Patients and Biosimilar Resources
Advanced practice providers share how to discuss biosimilars with patients and what resources might be useful for education on biosimilars.
Implementing Biosimilars in Clinical Practice
Amy Perrin Ross, APN, Aliza Ben-Zacharia, PhD, DNP, ANP-BC, and John Kramer, PA-C share strategies for implementing biosimilars in clinical practice.
Clinical Pearls for Treating Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis With S1P Receptor Modulators
July 24th 2023Krzysztof Selmaj, MD, PhD, wraps up this series highlighting strategies for educating patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) about sphinogine-1-phospate (S1P) receptor modulators.
Insights on Gut Bacteria and Cognitive Health from Middle-Aged Adults: Jazmyn Muhammad, BS
July 24th 2023The clinical research associate at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio discussed a study that explores the relationship between cognitive function and gut microbiome structure in middle-aged adults from the Framingham Heart Study cohort. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Monitoring Patients With Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis on S1P Receptor Modulator
July 24th 2023Krzysztof Selmaj, MD, PhD, provides his clinical expertise on strategies to monitor patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) taking sphinogine-1-phospate (S1P) receptor modulators.
Advancing Research With Remote Blood Collection for Alzheimer Biomarkers: Hanna Huber, PhD
July 24th 2023The researcher in the department of neurochemistry at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden discussed bloodspot cards as a promising method for collecting blood samples in Alzheimer disease research. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Promising Therapeutic Developments for TDP-Related Pathologies: Sílvia Porta, PhD
July 21st 2023The research assistant professor, pathology and laboratory medicine, University of Pennsylvania, talked about the ongoing research in her lab on understanding the mechanisms and consequences of TDP-43 aggregation in Alzheimer Disease. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Revolutionizing Alzheimer Disease Diagnosis with Blood Biomarkers: Nicholas Ashton, PhD
July 20th 2023The associate professor of neurochemistry at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden talked about a pilot study that explored the potential of finger prick tests to remotely collect blood and provide reliable biomarker results for Alzheimer disease diagnosis. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Screening for Alzheimer Disease: Facilitating an Early Diagnosis for Prompt Intervention
July 20th 2023In this episode of MEDcast, expert geriatric psychiatrists explore the urgent need for effective diagnostic methods that can detect Alzheimer’s disease at an early stage. We will discuss blood-based biomarkers and other advancements that can help screen Alzheimer’s disease non-invasively and early in the disease course.
Overcoming Complexities With Cognitive Screening in Primary Care Centers: Nicole Fowler, PhD
July 20th 2023The director of research for internal medicine and geriatrics at Indiana University School of Medicine provided perspective on ways to effectively streamline cognitive screening in timely and accurate manor. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Opioid Use and Mortality Risk in Older Patients with Dementia: Christina Jensen-Dahm, MD, PhD
July 19th 2023The neurologist in the Danish Dementia Research Center at Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen, Denmark, discussed a cohort study that examined the association between opioid use and the risk of mortality in an older patient population living with dementia. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Access to and Challenges to Biosimilar use in Clinical Practice
John Kramer, PA-C, Patricia Melville, NP-C, and Amy Perrin Ross, APN identify challenges in accessing biosimilars in clinical practice.
Comparison of AFFIRM (Reference Natalizumab) and Antelope (Biosimilar Natalizumab) Trials
Aliza Ben-Zacharia, PhD, DNP, ANP-BC and Amy Perrin Ross, APN discuss differences between biologic and biologic natalizumab phase 3 trials.
Implications of Rising Alzheimer Disease Prevalence Across US Counties: Kumar B. Rajan, PhD
July 18th 2023The professor in the department of internal medicine at RUSH Medical College talked about estimating the prevalence of Alzheimer disease to uncover the variability in disease prevalence at a micro-level and its implications for public health programs. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Differences in Available Cognitive Screening Tools: Dustin Hammers, PhD
July 17th 2023The associate professor of neurology at the Indiana University School of Medicine provided insight on the distinguishable characteristics of certain cognitive screening tools and the advantages to each. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]