#511 Alzheimer's Disease: Updates in Diagnosis and Treatment

#511 Alzheimer's Disease: Updates in Diagnosis and Treatment

Author: The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast January 12, 2026 Duration: 1:16:48

Blood-based Biomarkers, Anti-Amyloid Therapies and Beyond

From blood-based biomarkers to anti-amyloid treatments, join us as we explore the latest in Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis and treatment with Dr. Halima Amjad. This episode will equip you to guide your patients about the latest Alzheimer’s diagnostics as well as eligibility, risks and monitoring for anti-amyloid therapies.

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Show Segments

  • Intro
  • Case
  • Cognitive and functional history reminders
  • Diagnosing Alzheimer’s Disease
  • Blood-based biomarkers
  • Anti-amyloid therapy indications, eligibility and contraindications
  • Patient counseling and treatment decisions
  • ARIA
  • Key takeaways
  • Outro

Credits

  • Written and Produced by: Natalie Barrett DO, Rachel K Miller MD
  • Show notes, cover art and infographic: Natalie Barrett DO, Rachel K Miller MD, Leah Witt MD
  • Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP   
  • Reviewer: Sai S Achi MD, MBA,FACP
  • Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
  • Technical Production: PodPaste
  • Guest: Halima Amjad, MD


Disclosures

Dr. Amjad reports financial relationships with Centene (Advisor) and Craniometrix (Advisor). Relationships have not ended. The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures. 

The production of this episode was supported by the Penn Geriatrics AGE-SMART Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Grant. This podcast content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the Health Resources and Services Administration or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. 


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