#478 Dementia 2.0 with Anna Chodos

Updates in classification, evaluation, and treatment

Become dexterous with dementia management! We’re talking with Dr. Anna Chodos about cognitive domains, diagnostic criteria, patient and caregiver resources, new antibody therapies, and brain health plans! 

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Show Segments

• Intro
• Rapid fire questions
• The Terminology of Neurocognitive Disorders
• Cognitive Domains: A Comprehensive Approach
• Physical Examination Insights
• Medical Workup for Dementia
• Imaging and Biomarkers in Dementia Diagnosis
• Referral Considerations for Dementia Patients
• Understanding Dementia Stages and Prognosis
• Implementing Brain Health Plans
• Medications for Dementia Management
• Controversies in Monoclonal Antibody Therapies
• The Importance of Early Detection and Planning
• Outro
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Credits

• Producers, Writers and Show Notes: Leah Witt, MD and Margaret Heller, MD
• Infographic and Cover Art: Leah Witt, MD
• Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP   
• Reviewer: Emi Okamoto, MD
• Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
• Technical Production: PodPaste
• Guest: Anna Chodos, MD

Disclosures

Dr. Chodos received remuneration from Novo Nordisk for participating in a task force looking at the feasibility of incorporating biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease into primary care. The financial relationship has 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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