Brain Health

The subcutaneous injection for maintenance treatment enhances accessibility and reduces infusion time for patients.

The new data highlight how dietary changes could fuel Alzheimer- and dementia-related mechanisms.

The complete response letter (CRL) stated that vatiquinone's new drug application (NDA) did not provide substantial evidence of efficacy and would need to be evaluated in a new trial.

By improving low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels, statins reduced complications after pipeline embolization device implantation for intracranial aneurysms.

New research confirms oseltamivir (Tamiflu; Roche) is safe for children, reducing flu-related neuropsychiatric risks and encouraging timely antiviral treatment.

Harvard researchers reveal lithium deficiency as a potential early driver of Alzheimer disease, suggesting new treatment avenues for patients.

Pharmacists play a crucial role in managing headaches in patients on complement inhibitors for PNH, ensuring proper education and risk mitigation strategies.

The FDA approves dordaviprone, the first systemic therapy for H3 K27M-mutant diffuse midline glioma, offering hope for patients with limited options.

New research reveals that GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide may significantly reduce stroke impacts and improve recovery outcomes.

Hospitalized older adults infected with SARS-CoV-2 had faster declines in executive function and memory compared with both uninfected and nonhospitalized infected patients.

Sepiapterin treatment allowed patients to liberalize their diet while reaching or exceeding recommended daily protein allowances in patients living with phenylketonuria.

VMAT2 inhibitors can improve movement symptoms.

New research links gabapentin use for back pain to increased dementia risk, especially in middle-aged adults.

A direct link between memories and physical changes has not yet been established.

Amyvid is used for brain imaging to estimate amyloid plaque density in patients with cognitive impairment undergoing evaluation for Alzheimer disease.

A recent meta-analysis reveals low persistence rates with anti-dementia drugs, highlighting factors influencing adherence and the need for standardized reporting.

Taletrectinib demonstrated high response rates and was well tolerated among patients with ROS1+ non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

The authors wrote that a life course approach to the treatment and prevention of depression may help reduce individual burdens of dementia.

Never taking a break does more harm than good.

Integrated health system specialty pharmacies can improve patient care for non–multiple sclerosis neurologic conditions.

The small molecule effectively blocks cell death effector proteins, potentially rescuing cells from degeneration.

The Lumipulse G pTau217/ß-Amyloid 1-42 Plasma Ratio is the first in vitro diagnostic device that tests blood to aid in diagnosing Alzheimer disease.

Cure Rare Disease's CRD-002 receives FDA orphan drug designation, advancing hope for SCA3 treatment with innovative oligonucleotide therapy.

With Oregon, Colorado, and New Mexico legalizing psilocybin-assisted therapy, opportunities for treatment are expanding.