Why Patients Delay Seeking an Early Diagnosis for Alzheimer’s Disease
Focus on Neurology and Psychiatry
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1y ago
Host: Matt Birnholz, MD More than half of those seeking a diagnosis for dementia have delayed going to their doctor by at least a year, according to a survey carried out by the Alzheimer’s Society of Great Britain. Dr. Matt Birnholz reports. Uncover the truth about Alzheimer's in the non-certified educational series, Alzheimer's Disease: Towards Earlier Detection ..read more
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Understanding the Pathophysiology of Alzheimer's Disease
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by ReachMD
1y ago
Host: Matt Birnholz, MD Guest: Douglas Scharre, MD, CMD Dr. Douglas Scharre, Professor of Clinical Neurology and Psychiatry and Director of the Center for Cognitive and Memory Disorders at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, describes updated perspectives and understandings on the pathophysiology for Alzheimer's disease. Uncover the truth about Alzheimer's in the non-certified educational series, Alzheimer's Disease: Towards Earlier Detection ..read more
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Why Early Detection for Alzheimer's Disease Is So Critically Important
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by ReachMD
1y ago
Host: Matt Birnholz, MD Guest: Douglas Scharre, MD, CMD Dr. Douglas Scharre, Professor of Clinical Neurology and Psychiatry and Director of the Center for Cognitive and Memory Disorders at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, explains the importance of early detection for Alzheimer's disease on patient quality of life, as well as broader impacts on American healthcare systems. Uncover the truth about Alzheimer's in the non-certified educational series, Alzheimer's Disease: Towards Earlier Detection ..read more
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Recognizing the Spectrum of Signs and Symptoms for Alzheimer's Disease
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by ReachMD
1y ago
Host: Matt Birnholz, MD Guest: David Weisman, MD Dr. David Weisman, neurologist with Abington Neurological Associates and Director of Abington Neurologic Association's Trial Center, talks about expert approaches to recognizing the signs and symptoms for Alzheimer's disease. Uncover the truth about Alzheimer's in the non-certified educational series, Alzheimer's Disease: Towards Earlier Detection ..read more
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Mechanisms of Alzheimer's Pathogenesis: How Disease Origins Guide Early Detection Practices
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by ReachMD
1y ago
Host: Matt Birnholz, MD Guest: Carol Lippa, MD Understandings of the origins and mechanisms of Alzheimer's disease are evolving constantly, opening doors to improved targets for therapeutic research. But at a time when disease-modifying therapies for advanced Alzheimer's aren't yet available, the need for early detection becomes critically important to help protect quality of life for patients. Host Dr. Matt Birnholz welcomes Dr. Carol Lippa, Professor of Neurology & Director of the Memory Disorders Program at Drexel University College of Medicine. Dr. Lippa is a member of the Board of Dir ..read more
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Recognizing Alzheimer's Disease at the Earliest Stages: Key Signs and Symptoms
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by ReachMD
1y ago
Host: John J. Russell, MD Guest: Howard Fillit, MD Quality care for patients with Alzheimer's disease starts with early recognition, which enables a timely diagnosis and subsequent intervention with the best available treatment and support options. As such, understanding the broad spectrum of signs and symptoms at the earliest stages of disease is absolutely critical. Joining host Dr. John Russell to discuss the keys to early recognition for Alzheimer's Disease is Dr. Howard Fillit, founding Executive Director and Chief Science Officer for the Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation. Uncover the ..read more
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Latest Methods to Early Detection for Alzheimer's: Cognitive Assessments and Diagnostic Tools in Practice
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by ReachMD
1y ago
Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO Guest: Douglas Scharre, MD, CMD Cognitive assessment tools and detection tests for Alzheimer's disease are mutually designed to identify signs of cognitive impairment that are sometimes too subtle to catch by astute clinicians or even patients themselves. But what methods are available to help detect Alzheimer's as early as possible, and how do they impact quality of life for patients throughout the disease progression? Host Dr. Jennifer Caudle welcomes Dr. Douglas Scharre, Professor of Clinical Neurology and Psychiatry and Director of the Center for Cognitive and Mem ..read more
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Importance & Benefits of Early Diagnosis
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by ReachMD
1y ago
Host: Marc E. Agronin, MD Guest: Richard S. Isaacson, MD This series of bite-sized episodes contains important information you need to navigate the evolving world of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) research. Dr. Marc Agronin and Dr. Richard Isaacson discuss the recent advances in AD and provide practical approaches for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment ..read more
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Alzheimer’s Disease: Tools for Early Diagnosis
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by ReachMD
1y ago
Host: Richard S. Isaacson, MD Guest: Michael Weiner, MD Are you familiar with available and developing tools for assessing Alzheimer’s disease (AD)? Correctly using these tools can lead to a vital earlier diagnosis which can improve outcomes for our patients. Tune in to hear Dr. Richard Isaacson and Dr. Michael Weiner take us through some of these assessment tools and they ways in which they can help us reach a true diagnosis of AD ..read more
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Screening & Detection Tests for Alzheimer's Disease: The Benefits & Costs
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by ReachMD
1y ago
Host: Matt Birnholz, MD Guest: Douglas Scharre, MD, CMD Dr. Douglas Scharre, Professor of Clinical Neurology and Psychiatry with the Center for Cognitive and Memory Disorder at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, speaks to the methods used for early detection of Alzheimer’s Disease, and their respective advantages vs costs in clinical practice. Uncover the truth about Alzheimer's in the non-certified educational series, Alzheimer's Disease: Towards Earlier Detection ..read more
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