Research Summary
Research Summary
10/28/2024
Miranda Manier, BA
A study found several neuropsychiatric symptoms in patients with Alzheimer disease, such as aggression, anxiety, and disinhibition, were significantly associated with worsening functional abilities.
10/28/2024
Research Summary
Research Summary
10/21/2024
Miranda Manier, BA
A study investigated the neural mechanisms behind aggressive behaviors in patients with Alzheimer disease and amnestic mild cognitive impairment, revealing distinct associations between brain activity and...
10/21/2024
Research Summary
Research Summary
10/15/2024
Miranda Manier, BA
A study on mild cognitive impairment found that depression and agitation are linked to regional brain atrophy and faster cognitive decline, suggesting these symptoms may indicate a higher risk for...
10/15/2024
Research Summary
Research Summary
10/10/2024
Miranda Manier, BA
A cluster-randomized controlled trial examined the impact of personalized music on reducing agitation in nursing home residents with dementia, revealing significant reductions in verbally agitated behaviors...
10/10/2024
Research Summary
Research Summary
09/25/2024
Anthony Calabro, MA
Researchers analyzed patient data from the Alzheimer’s Disease in Down Syndrome study to determine the sex differences in Alzheimer-related neuropsychiatric symptomology among adults with Down syndrome. ...
09/25/2024
Conference Coverage
Conference Coverage
09/23/2024
Jessica Ganga
Using data from the National Alzheimer’s Coordinating Center, a team of researchers investigated any correlations between neuropsychiatric and depressive symptoms at AD dementia diagnosis. Their findings...
09/23/2024
Conference Coverage
Conference Coverage
08/23/2024
Anthony Calabro, MA
Researchers set out to determine whether attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder predisposes individuals to the development of neuropsychiatric symptoms. The researchers presented their findings at the...
08/23/2024
Conference Coverage
Conference Coverage
08/20/2024
Jessica Ganga
Researchers sought to determine the efficacy of brexpiprazole in reducing agitation symptoms in patients with dementia due to Alzheimer disease. The results were presented at the Alzheimer Association...
08/20/2024
Research Summary
Research Summary
07/29/2024
Jessica Ganga
Researchers evaluated the association between neuropsychiatric symptoms, such as agitation and apathy, in patients with Alzheimer disease and the rate of functional decline.
07/29/2024
Research Summary
Research Summary
07/23/2024
Anthony Calabro, MA
Researchers used data from the Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative database to identify specific brain regions associated with hyperactive neuropsychiatric symptoms among patients with mild...
07/23/2024