Myalgic encephalomyelitis or chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a common and severe disease with a considerable social and economic impact. So far, the etiology is not known, and neither a diagnostic marker nor licensed treatments are available yet. The EUROMENE network of European researchers and clinicians aims to promote cooperation and advance research on ME/CFS. To improve diagnosis and facilitate the analysis of clinical trials surrogate markers are urgently needed. As a first step for developing such biomarkers for clinical use a database of active biomarker research in Europe was established called the ME/CFS EUROMENE Biomarker Landscape project and the results are presented in this review. Further we suggest strategies to improve biomarker development and encourage researchers to take these into consideration for designing and reporting biomarker studies.
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December 2024
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
Background: As the landscape of ADRD diagnoses evolves to include biomarker testing, there is a pressing need to understand the unique experiences, challenges, and support needs of families undergoing evaluations of cognitive decline, particularly in a manner that prioritizes cultural considerations from voices historically underrepresented in ADRD research. The current study aims to understand the AD biomarker disclosure journey of persons from underrepresented groups with the goal of informing culturally responsive approaches to the care of patients and their families navigating the complexities of ADRD diagnoses.
Method: Virtual focus groups are being conducted over a secure video conferencing platform, with a trained facilitator guiding the discussion.
Alzheimers Dement
December 2024
Prevent Alzheimer's Disease 2020, Inc., Rockville, MD, USA.
Background: With the changing care landscape for early Alzheimer's disease (AD), optimizing the diagnostic and management process is key. This study assessed the correlation between patient and physician characteristics and outcomes related to the diagnosis, referral, and treatment process for early AD in community-based settings.
Method: This cross-sectional study conducted between August and September 2023 abstracted medical chart data for patients aged 50-89 years who were diagnosed with early AD (mild cognitive impairment [MCI] or mild AD) within the past 2 years and had a clinic visit within the past year.
Alzheimers Dement
December 2024
Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv, Israel.
Introduction: Lecanemab (LEQEMBI®), a humanized monoclonal antibody targeting Amyloid-beta (Aβ) protofibrils, received full FDA approval in July 2023 for treating early-stage Alzheimer's disease (AD). This abstract highlights Tel Aviv Medical Center's (TLVMC) specialized infrastructure for early AD diagnosis and treatment and includes presenting baseline characteristics of initial patients opting for LEQEMBI®.
Methods: Outlining our clinics' operational experience in establishing the Center for advanced treatments for AD, treatment protocol, and a descriptive analysis of baseline assessment data including demographics, baseline Magnetic-Resonance-Imaging (MRI), Cerebrospinal-fluid (CSF)/PET biomarkers, pre-treatment cognitive evaluations (Mini-Mental-State-Examination (MMSE)/Montreal-Cognitive-Assessment (MoCA)), and Apolipoprotein-E (APOE) status.
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Department of Oncology, Beijing Tuberculosis and Thoracic Tumor Research Institute, Beijing Chest Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 9 Beiguan Street, Tongzhou District, Beijing 101149, China.
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December 2024
Information Technology, Gandhinagar University, Moti Bhoyan, IND.
Alzheimer's disease (AD) and other neurodegenerative illnesses place a heavy strain on the world's healthcare systems, particularly among the aging population. With a focus on research from January 2022 to September 2023, this scoping review, which adheres to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-Scr) criteria, examines the changing landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) applications for early AD detection and diagnosis. Forty-four carefully chosen articles were selected from a pool of 2,966 articles for the qualitative synthesis.
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