Alzheimer Disease & Dementia

Available evidence from preclinical studies indicates that semaglutide shows promise for treating Alzheimer disease and Parkinson disease.

From pain and suicidality in patients with depression to digital mental health interventions for adolescents with eating disorders, here are highlights from the week in Psychiatric Times.

A new study correlates reduced serotonin transporter and increased amyloid-ß deposition with cognitive deficits in mild cognitive impairment, suggesting a role for serotonergics in early Alzheimer disease.

From the impact of BMI on clinical features of bipolar disorder to FDA approval of the first integrated TMS system for MDD and OCD, here are highlights from the week in Psychiatric Times.

Biogen announced its decision to discontinue all development and sales of aducanumab (Aduhelm) for Alzheimer disease. Is this surprising?

Biogen has officially announced its decision to discontinue all development and sales of aducanumab (Aduhelm) for Alzheimer disease.

The candidate also aims to address neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson disease and Rett syndrome.

How efficacious is brexpiprazole as a treatment for agitation associated with Alzheimer disease?

Clinicians must feel knowledgeable and masterful in incorporating lifestyle and integrative therapies targeting nutrition, stress reduction, normalization of sleep, aerobic and mindful exercise, and meaningful activities that add joy and life to years, and not just years to life.

Here are highlights from some of the year’s top features in Psychiatric Times from throughout 2023.

In this CME, learn more about the pathophysiology of HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder and to review the research and various tools used to aid in the diagnosis.

Here are some updates from the world of psychiatry throughout the month of November.

What is new in research on psychedelics?

From neurological abnormalities in first-episode psychosis to psychiatric boarding in emergency departments, here are highlights from the week in Psychiatric Times.

What is new in research on dementia?

New positive data for brexpiprazole, the first and only treatment approved to treat agitation associated with dementia due to Alzheimer disease.

Don't miss the the 2023 Psychiatric Times World CME conference, where our Editor in Chief will present on the 14 different types of dementia!

What is new in research on sleep?

Today is World Alzheimer's Day!

The drug’s developer announced that the FDA has made 2 clarifying revisions.

What is new in research on psychiatric care for Latinx patient populations?

What is new in research on attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder?

From a look at adolescent substance use to special challenges in treating borderline personality disorder during the perinatal period, here are highlights from the week in Psychiatric Times.

“The described effects of ACD856 may improve cognition, increase resilience, and promote neurorestorative processes, thereby leading to a healthier brain in patients with [Alzheimer disease].”

Trial results underscore the importance of early diagnosis and treatment in patients with Alzheimer disease.