Understanding the New Diagnostics and Treatments in Alzheimer’s Disease Podcast

Season: 2 - Episode 1: Understanding the New Diagnostics and Treatments in Alzheimer’s Disease Podcast is organized by Dementia Care Aware.

Description:
Anna Chodos, MD, MPH, talks to Lawren VanDevrede, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Neurology at UCSF, as he explains developments the diagnostic criteria for Alzheimer’s disease, how to use and interpret biomarkers, and what the new monoclonal treatments for Alzheimer's disease mean for practice and our patients. 

After the completion of this activity, learners will be able to: 

1. Discuss past and current diagnostic criteria for a clinicopathological diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. 
2. Identify clinically available biomarker modalities for confirming Alzheimer’s and related neuropathologies. 
3. Explain currently implemented treatments for early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. 

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