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Conference Coverage
Conference Coverage
04/29/2024

Anthony Calabro, MA

Anthony Calabro, MA
Researchers evaluated the safety and efficacy of dextromethorphan-bupropion, an FDA approved treatment of major depression disorder, for Alzheimer disease-related agitation. This study was presented at the...
04/29/2024
Research Summary
Research Summary
04/24/2024

Anthony Calabro, MA

Anthony Calabro, MA
Researchers collected data from the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study to determine whether heart rate variability was associated with agitation risk in individuals clinically diagnosed with dementia...
04/24/2024
Research Summary
Research Summary
04/15/2024

Anthony Calabro, MA

Anthony Calabro, MA
Researchers set out to determine whether microglial activation, which can trigger neuroinflammation, is associated with neuropsychiatric symptoms that often accompany Alzheimer-associated dementias,...
04/15/2024
FDA Alert
FDA Alert
05/15/2023

Jessica Ganga

Jessica Ganga
Following two 12-week studies, the FDA has approved the first ever medication for treating agitation in patients with dementia due to Alzheimer disease.
05/15/2023
Alzheimer disease
Alzheimer disease
03/21/2018
Findings from 2 trials that compared various doses of the atypical antipsychotic brexpiprazole with placebo have indicated that the drug may have additional benefits for patients with agitation due to...
03/21/2018
Alzheimer disease
Alzheimer disease
03/08/2018
Researchers recently compared the effects of treatment with an atypical antipsychotic vs placebo for various periods of time among patients with Alzheimer disease psychosis.
03/08/2018
Alzheimer disease
Alzheimer disease
03/14/2017
The patient, caregiver, and treatment team should be well-aligned on their goals and expectations for Alzheimer treatment.
03/14/2017
Technology
Technology
01/10/2017
A recent study examined the utility, feasibility, and safety of tablets as a tool for managing agitation in patients with dementia.
01/10/2017