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Nonpharmacologic Options for Agitation in Alzheimer Disease Should Always Come First: Expert Insights
November 15, 2024

Nondrug approaches to calming an adult with Alzheimer disease who is agitated should be prioritized over pharmacotherapy, geriatric psychiatrist George Grossberg, MD, counsels.

Environment is a Primary Nonpharmacologic Intervention to Reduce Agitation in Alzheimer Disease, Geriatric Psychiatrist Explains
November 14, 2024

When a patient with Alzheimer dementia becomes agitated, check the physical environment for a trigger before pulling the trigger on a medication, dementia expert George Grossberg, MD, recommends.

World Diabetes Day 2024: Diabetes Facts & Stats & a Call to Act
November 14, 2024

A quick review of the scope of diabetes in the US and of the gaps in equitable access to care supports the annual call to action from the International Diabetes Federation.

7 Questions on US STI Trends
November 14, 2024

The CDC just released its annual STD surveillance report. Are you caught up on the latest trends? Try your hand at these 7 questions to find out.

GLP-1RAs Cut Early Colorectal Cancer Risk in Adults with T2D: Daily Dose
November 14, 2024

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STI Epidemic in US Shows Signs of Slowing, According to New CDC Report
November 13, 2024

More than 2.4 million STIs were reported in the US in 2023 — a 1.8% decrease from 2022, according to the CDC's annual STI report.

Pandemic Medical Misinformation Has Not Prompted Disciplinary Action, Study Reveals
November 13, 2024

Little action has been taken by state medical boards against clinicians who spread unsubstantiated claims about COVID-19, vaccines, or other pandemic-related topics.

Alzheimer Disease Insights: It's Not All About Cognition, Counsels George Grossberg, MD
November 13, 2024

The geriatric psychiatrist refers in this interview to agitation in Alzheimer disease, a significant neuropsychiatric symptom that should not be dismissed.

Adjusted Donanemab Dosing Lowers ARIA-E Risk in Early Alzheimer Disease: Daily Dose
November 13, 2024

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Obstructive Sleep Apnea Linked to Increased Risk for Dementia, Particularly in Women
November 12, 2024

Michigan Medicine researchers found that at all age levels, women with known/suspected OSA were more likely than men to be diagnosed with dementia.