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Geriatric medicine condition center page is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and insights on frequent geriatric-related diseases and conditions. This page consists of interviews, articles, podcasts, and videos on the research, treatment and development of therapies for sleep disorder, dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and more.

The study highlights how the experience of loneliness for care partners of people with dementia changes relationship roles throughout the dementia trajectory.

People with Dementia and Their Care Partners Have an Increased Loneliness Risk

 Myloid-reducing monoclonal antibodies for patients with Alzheimer have harmful risks, such as cerebral edema, hemorrhage, serious adverse events, and death, according to a new study.


Monoclonal Antibodies May Cause Serious Harm for Patients with Alzheimer

Participants with poor sleep quality were 85% more likely to have poor cognitive performance on the Stroop test than participants with good sleep quality, a new study found.

Disrupted Sleep in 30s and 40s Linked to Cognitive Problems a Decade Later

In a new study, hearing loss was significantly associated with a 7% higher risk of dementia, while hearing aids were shown to reduce such risks.

Hearing Loss Linked with Increased Risk of Dementia

While specialists still debate the diagnostics of impaired cognition, the identification of patients at the earliest stages is beginning to be met through new biomarkers and available assays.

Changes in the Diagnostic Process of Alzheimer Disease: A New Era of Blood-Based Approaches

A nationwide cohort study shows individuals with a history of infection are at a nearly 50% greater likelihood of dementia development in older age.

Dementia More Closely Linked to Infections than Autoimmune Diseases

In 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.

Screening for Alzheimer’s Disease: Facilitating an Early Diagnosis for Prompt Intervention

Screening for Alzheimer Disease: Facilitating an Early Diagnosis for Prompt Intervention

In this episode of MEDcast, expert geriatric psychiatrist and neurologist delve into the recent advances in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. We will discuss treatments that are on the cusp of FDA approval and others that are coming down the pipeline. 

Recent Advances and Emerging Therapies in the Management of Alzheimer’s Disease

In this episode of MEDcast, expert geriatric psychiatrist and neurologist delve into the recent advances in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. We will discuss treatments that are on the cusp of FDA approval and others that are coming down the pipeline.

Recent Advances and Emerging Therapies in the Management of Alzheimer Disease

Alzheimer Disease condition center page, resources on the topics of medical news and expert insight into Alzheimer's can be found. Content includes articles, interviews, videos, podcasts, and breaking news on Alzheimer disease research, treatment, and drug development.