About this episode
The January 2024 replay starts the new year off with four previously posted episodes on dementia. The episode begins with an interview with Dr. Kenneth Langa on the prevalence of dementia and mild cognitive impairment in the US. The episode continues with an interview with Dr. Beau Ances about the burden amyloid has on individuals with Down syndrome compared to autosomal dominant Alzheimer disease. The next interview is with Dr. Erik Musiek on the use of lecanemab in early Alzheimer disease. The fourth and final interview is with Dr. Vijay Ramanan on the eligibility for anti-amyloid treatment. Related Podcast Links: Estimating the Prevalence of Dementia and Mild Cognitive Impairment in the United States: https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/25811241 Comparison of Amyloid Burden in Individuals with Down Syndrome Versus Autosomal Dominant Alzheimer Disease: https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/25881414 Lecanemab in Early Alzheimer Disease: https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/25428333 Eligibility for Anti-Amyloid Treatment: https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/28300052 Related Article Links: Estimating the Prevalence of Dementia and Mild Cognitive Impairment in the US: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaneurology/article-abstract/2797274?resultClick=1 Comparison of Amyloid Burden in Individuals with Down Syndrome Versus Autosomal Dominant Alzheimer's Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/laneur/article/PIIS1474-4422(22)00408-2/fulltext Eligibility for Anti-Amyloid Treatment in a Population-Based Study of Cognitive Aging: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000207770 Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org