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Agitation in Alzheimer's Dementia
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Comparative efficacy and safety of different brexpiprazole doses for agitation in Alzheimer's disease: A systematic review and network meta-analysis - PubMed

Comparative efficacy and safety of different brexpiprazole doses for agitation in Alzheimer's disease: A systematic review and network meta-analysis - PubMed

Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41358629/

BackgroundAgitation in Alzheimer's disease significantly impacts patient outcomes and caregiver burden. Brexpiprazole has emerged as a promising treatment option, but optimal dosing remains unclear.ObjectiveTo evaluate the comparative efficacy and safety...

Network meta-analysis shows brexpiprazole improves agitation outcomes in Alzheimer’s disease, with 2 mg offering optimal balance between efficacy and tolerability, while higher doses increase adverse events without added serious safety risk.

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Development and evaluation of the agitation in Alzheimer's screener for caregivers (AASC): a clinical tool to screen for agitation - PubMed

Development and evaluation of the agitation in Alzheimer's screener for caregivers (AASC): a clinical tool to screen for agitation - PubMed

Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41441560/

The AASC is a reliable, easy-to-use, 2-item screener for the presence and impact of agitation, in agreement with IPA criteria. The AASC supports caregivers and HCPs by providing an accessible...

Study describes development and validation of a brief caregiver-completed screener for agitation in Alzheimer’s dementia, demonstrating acceptable agreement with IPA criteria and supporting earlier recognition, assessment, and treatment planning.

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Psych Congress 2025: Moving beyond symptom control toward holistic psychiatric care

At Psych Congress 2025, thought leaders emphasized a shift in psychiatric care from symptom control toward enhancing patient functioning and quality of life. Dr. Julie Carbray, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Nursing at the University of Illinois Chicago, discussed incorporating sleep science and digital therapeutics into treatment strategies for depression and ADHD to support whole-person care. Dr. Christoph Correll, Professor of Psychiatry and Molecular Medicine at Zucker School of Medicine, presented data on long-acting subcutaneous therapy for schizophrenia, emphasizing its sustained clinical impact. Collectively, these insights highlight psychiatry’s evolving commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered approaches.

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Environmental Triggers of Specific Subtypes of Agitation in People With Dementia: Observational Study - PubMed

Environmental Triggers of Specific Subtypes of Agitation in People With Dementia: Observational Study - PubMed

Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40864893/

Integrating the key differences between predictors of verbal and motor agitation, respectively, the higher SD in sound level and the lower mean light level, in a model predicting the occurrence...

This study links environmental triggers—light, sound variability, time, and location—to specific agitation subtypes in dementia. Findings support predictive models and timely interventions to reduce agitation, improving patient quality of life and caregiver burden.

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