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In Early Trial, Ambroxol Shows Promise for Parkinson Disease Dementia
09/02/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
A drug used in Europe for treating respiratory conditions was safe, well-tolerated, and demonstrated target engagement in patients with Parkinson disease dementia (PDD).
A drug used in Europe for treating respiratory conditions was safe, well-tolerated, and demonstrated target engagement in patients with Parkinson disease dementia (PDD).
A drug used in Europe for...
09/02/2025
Neurology
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Long-Term Exercise Significantly Modifies Neuronal Activity in Patients With PD
08/11/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Patients with Parkinson disease (PD) demonstrated measurable changes in brain signals associated with motor control and movement after 12 sessions of dynamic cycling over a 4-week period.
Patients with Parkinson disease (PD) demonstrated measurable changes in brain signals associated with motor control and movement after 12 sessions of dynamic cycling over a 4-week period.
Patients with Parkinson disease...
08/11/2025
Neurology
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Vyalev Contraindications
07/29/2025
Brionna Mendoza
Test your knowledge with this quick quiz!
Test your knowledge with this quick quiz!
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07/29/2025
Neurology
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Behavioral Therapy Noninferior to Drug Therapy in Treating Overactive Bladder Symptoms in Patients With PD
07/17/2025
Maria Mantas
Behavioral therapy is noninferior to drug therapy in improving overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms in patients with Parkinson disease (PD), according to a recent study published in JAMA Neurology.
Behavioral therapy is noninferior to drug therapy in improving overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms in patients with Parkinson disease (PD), according to a recent study published in JAMA Neurology.
Behavioral therapy is...
07/17/2025
Neurology
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Dopaminergic Therapy in Early Parkinson Disease
07/10/2025
Test your guideline knowledge with this quick quiz!
Test your guideline knowledge with this quick quiz!
Test your guideline knowledge...
07/10/2025
Neurology
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α-Synuclein Seed Amplification Assay Kinetic Measures Offer Diagnostic, Prognostic Value in PD
06/30/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Assessing cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) α-synuclein seed amplification assay measures could help differentiate Parkinson disease (PD) from progressive supranuclear palsy with Lewy body co-pathology.
Assessing cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) α-synuclein seed amplification assay measures could help differentiate Parkinson disease (PD) from progressive supranuclear palsy with Lewy body co-pathology.
Assessing cerebrospinal fluid...
06/30/2025
Neurology
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Cognitive Impairment in Parkinson Disease Linked to Mouth and Gut Bacteria
06/10/2025
Brionna Mendoza
A new study has identified a link between the progression of cognitive impairment in Parkinson disease and the bacteria residing in the mouth and the gut.
A new study has identified a link between the progression of cognitive impairment in Parkinson disease and the bacteria residing in the mouth and the gut.
A new study has identified a...
06/10/2025
Neurology
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Which factors increase the risk of late-onset epilepsy (LOE) in people with cognitive decline?
04/23/2025
Maria Mantas
Do you remember the risk factors for late-onset epilepsy (LOE) in patients with cognitive decline?
Do you remember the risk factors for late-onset epilepsy (LOE) in patients with cognitive decline?
Do you remember the risk factors...
04/23/2025
Neurology
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Risk Factors for Late-Onset Epilepsy in Patients With Cognitive Decline Identified
04/21/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Late-onset epilepsy (LOE) risk factors in people with cognitive decline include Parkinson disease, early-onset dementia (before age 60), poor cognition, stroke or transient ischemic attacks, Alzheimer disease, and the APOE4 allele.
Late-onset epilepsy (LOE) risk factors in people with cognitive decline include Parkinson disease, early-onset dementia (before age 60), poor cognition, stroke or transient ischemic attacks, Alzheimer disease, and the APOE4 allele.
Late-onset epilepsy (LOE) risk...
04/21/2025
Neurology
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Parkinson Disease Diagnosis: Test Your Knowledge of Clinical Criteria
03/07/2025
Meagan Thistle
Think you know the key clinical features required to diagnose Parkinson disease? Put your knowledge of MDS criteria to the test!
Think you know the key clinical features required to diagnose Parkinson disease? Put your knowledge of MDS criteria to the test!
Think you know the key clinical...
03/07/2025
Neurology

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In Early Trial, Ambroxol Shows Promise for Parkinson Disease Dementia
09/02/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
A drug used in Europe for treating respiratory conditions was safe, well-tolerated, and demonstrated target engagement in patients with Parkinson disease dementia (PDD).
A drug used in Europe for treating respiratory conditions was safe, well-tolerated, and demonstrated target engagement in patients with Parkinson disease dementia (PDD).
A drug used in Europe for...
09/02/2025
Neurology
behavioral therapy
News
Behavioral Therapy Noninferior to Drug Therapy in Treating Overactive Bladder Symptoms in Patients With PD
07/17/2025
Maria Mantas
Behavioral therapy is noninferior to drug therapy in improving overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms in patients with Parkinson disease (PD), according to a recent study published in JAMA Neurology.
Behavioral therapy is noninferior to drug therapy in improving overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms in patients with Parkinson disease (PD), according to a recent study published in JAMA Neurology.
Behavioral therapy is...
07/17/2025
Neurology
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α-Synuclein Seed Amplification Assay Kinetic Measures Offer Diagnostic, Prognostic Value in PD
06/30/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Assessing cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) α-synuclein seed amplification assay measures could help differentiate Parkinson disease (PD) from progressive supranuclear palsy with Lewy body co-pathology.
Assessing cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) α-synuclein seed amplification assay measures could help differentiate Parkinson disease (PD) from progressive supranuclear palsy with Lewy body co-pathology.
Assessing cerebrospinal fluid...
06/30/2025
Neurology
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News
Cognitive Impairment in Parkinson Disease Linked to Mouth and Gut Bacteria
06/10/2025
Brionna Mendoza
A new study has identified a link between the progression of cognitive impairment in Parkinson disease and the bacteria residing in the mouth and the gut.
A new study has identified a link between the progression of cognitive impairment in Parkinson disease and the bacteria residing in the mouth and the gut.
A new study has identified a...
06/10/2025
Neurology
Neurons in the brain
News
Risk Factors for Late-Onset Epilepsy in Patients With Cognitive Decline Identified
04/21/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Late-onset epilepsy (LOE) risk factors in people with cognitive decline include Parkinson disease, early-onset dementia (before age 60), poor cognition, stroke or transient ischemic attacks, Alzheimer disease, and the APOE4 allele.
Late-onset epilepsy (LOE) risk factors in people with cognitive decline include Parkinson disease, early-onset dementia (before age 60), poor cognition, stroke or transient ischemic attacks, Alzheimer disease, and the APOE4 allele.
Late-onset epilepsy (LOE) risk...
04/21/2025
Neurology
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FDA Approves ‘Self-Adjusting’ DBS Therapy for Parkinson Disease
02/25/2025
Brionna Mendoza
On Monday, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved an adaptive deep brain stimulation (aDBS) technology for people living with Parkinson disease (PD).
On Monday, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved an adaptive deep brain stimulation (aDBS) technology for people living with Parkinson disease (PD).
On Monday, the United States...
02/25/2025
Neurology
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FDA Approves Apomorphine Drug-Device for Movement Symptoms in Parkinson Disease
02/04/2025
Brionna Mendoza
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a drug-device combination to treat movement-related symptoms in advanced Parkinson disease.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a drug-device combination to treat movement-related symptoms in advanced Parkinson disease.
The US Food and Drug...
02/04/2025
Neurology
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Propranolol Reduces Tremors in Parkinson Disease Patients
01/16/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
The beta-blocker propranolol reduces Parkinson disease (PD) tremor in both stressful and resting conditions, according to results from a placebo-controlled crossover trial published in the Annals of Neurology.
The beta-blocker propranolol reduces Parkinson disease (PD) tremor in both stressful and resting conditions, according to results from a placebo-controlled crossover trial published in the Annals of Neurology.
The beta-blocker propranolol...
01/16/2025
Neurology
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FDA Approves Infusion Treatment for Advanced Parkinson Disease in Adults
10/18/2024
Meagan Thistle
AbbVie’s VYALEV (foscarbidopa and foslevodopa), the first 24-hour continuous subcutaneous infusion of levodopa-based therapy for managing motor fluctuations in adults with advanced Parkinson disease (PD), approved by the FDA.
AbbVie’s VYALEV (foscarbidopa and foslevodopa), the first 24-hour continuous subcutaneous infusion of levodopa-based therapy for managing motor fluctuations in adults with advanced Parkinson disease (PD), approved by the FDA.
AbbVie’s VYALEV (foscarbidopa...
10/18/2024
Neurology
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Phase 3 TEMPO-1 Trial Reports Positive Results on Tavapadon for Parkinson Disease
10/09/2024
Brionna Mendoza
Tavapadon, an investigational D1/D5 dopamine receptor partial agonist for Parkinson disease (PD), met both the primary and secondary endpoints in the phase 3 TEMPO-1 clinical trial.
Tavapadon, an investigational D1/D5 dopamine receptor partial agonist for Parkinson disease (PD), met both the primary and secondary endpoints in the phase 3 TEMPO-1 clinical trial.
Tavapadon, an investigational...
10/09/2024
Neurology
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Apitegromab Improves Motor Function in Children With SMA
09/24/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Treatment with the fully human monoclonal antibody apitegromab was associated with statistically significant improvements in motor function scores compared with placebo in patients with type 2 or type 3 spinal muscular atrophy (SMA).
Treatment with the fully human monoclonal antibody apitegromab was associated with statistically significant improvements in motor function scores compared with placebo in patients with type 2 or type 3 spinal muscular atrophy (SMA).
Treatment with the fully human...
09/24/2025
Neurology
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Insomnia Linked With Cognitive Decline in Older Adults
09/23/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Older adults with chronic insomnia were 40% more likely to develop mild cognitive impairment or dementia over a median 5.6 years compared with older adults without insomnia, according to a study published in Neurology.
Older adults with chronic insomnia were 40% more likely to develop mild cognitive impairment or dementia over a median 5.6 years compared with older adults without insomnia, according to a study published in Neurology.
Older adults with chronic...
09/23/2025
Neurology
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Noninvasive Physiomarker Identifies MCI and AD With High Accuracy
09/16/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
A novel physiological marker that quantifies the regulation dynamics of cerebral perfusion and oxygenation surpassed the performance of cognitive assessment tests and amyloid positron emission tomography (PET) in differentiating patients with...
A novel physiological marker that quantifies the regulation dynamics of cerebral perfusion and oxygenation surpassed the performance of cognitive assessment tests and amyloid positron emission tomography (PET) in differentiating patients with...
A novel physiological marker...
09/16/2025
Neurology
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Sleep Regularity Linked With Better Cognition, But Balance Patterns Best for BDNF
09/15/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
While regularity in day-to-day sleep patterns appears beneficial for cognitive function, sleep patterns that are rigid or highly regular may not be optimal in terms of serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF).
While regularity in day-to-day sleep patterns appears beneficial for cognitive function, sleep patterns that are rigid or highly regular may not be optimal in terms of serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF).
While regularity in day-to-day...
09/15/2025
Neurology
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FDA Approves Subcutaneous Injection for Maintenance Treatment of Early AD
09/11/2025
Maria Mantas
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the Biologics License Application (BLA) for once-weekly subcutaneous lecanemab-irmb injections (LEQEMBI IQLIK) for the maintenance treatment of early Alzheimer disease (AD).
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the Biologics License Application (BLA) for once-weekly subcutaneous lecanemab-irmb injections (LEQEMBI IQLIK) for the maintenance treatment of early Alzheimer disease (AD).
The US Food and Drug...
09/11/2025
Neurology
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Moderate to Severe TBI Linked With Development of Malignant Brain Tumors
09/08/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
A history of moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) in US adult civilians was associated with an increased risk of developing a malignant brain tumor over follow-up.
A history of moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) in US adult civilians was associated with an increased risk of developing a malignant brain tumor over follow-up.
A history of moderate to severe...
09/08/2025
Neurology
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New AASM Patient-Reported Outcome Tool Valid for Monitoring Sleep Apnea
09/08/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
A patient-reported outcome tool developed by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) is clinically valid, reliable, and feasible for monitoring treatment response and longitudinal symptom progression in adults with obstructive sleep...
A patient-reported outcome tool developed by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) is clinically valid, reliable, and feasible for monitoring treatment response and longitudinal symptom progression in adults with obstructive sleep...
A patient-reported outcome tool...
09/08/2025
Neurology
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Mediterranean Diet May Mitigate Genetic Risk for Alzheimer Disease
09/05/2025
Brionna Mendoza
For those carrying the APOE4 gene, following a Mediterranean diet may lower the risk of developing Alzheimer disease and dementia, suggest study results published in Nature Medicine.
For those carrying the APOE4 gene, following a Mediterranean diet may lower the risk of developing Alzheimer disease and dementia, suggest study results published in Nature Medicine.
For those carrying the APOE4...
09/05/2025
Neurology
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News
In Early Trial, Ambroxol Shows Promise for Parkinson Disease Dementia
09/02/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
A drug used in Europe for treating respiratory conditions was safe, well-tolerated, and demonstrated target engagement in patients with Parkinson disease dementia (PDD).
A drug used in Europe for treating respiratory conditions was safe, well-tolerated, and demonstrated target engagement in patients with Parkinson disease dementia (PDD).
A drug used in Europe for...
09/02/2025
Neurology
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Less Than a Third of Patients With Focal Epilepsy Become Seizure-Free on First ASM
08/26/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Most patients with newly diagnosed focal epilepsy require more than 1 antiseizure medication (ASM) and more than 1 year to achieve seizure freedom.
Most patients with newly diagnosed focal epilepsy require more than 1 antiseizure medication (ASM) and more than 1 year to achieve seizure freedom.
Most patients with newly...
08/26/2025
Neurology

Alzheimer's Disease CME Series

Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer Disease: Efficacy and Safety Data
11/17/2020
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Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer Disease: Efficacy and Safety Data To view accreditation information/faculty disclosures for the program, click 
Emerging Treatments for Early...
11/17/2020
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