logo
episode-header-image
May 2025
21m 31s

Diagnosis of Alzheimer Disease Using Pla...

AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
About this episode

Dr. Greg Cooper talks with Dr. Joseph Therriault about the use of plasma biomarkers in diagnosing Alzheimer disease, emphasizing the importance of interpreting these biomarkers within the clinical context of the patient. 

Read the related article in Nature.

Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org

Up next
Yesterday
Updates in Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Dr. Jessica Ailani talks with Dr. Kathleen Digre about the recognition of symptoms, diagnostic imaging, treatment goals, and the importance of weight loss in managing IIH. Read the related article in JAMA. Read the related article in Neurology®. Disclosures can be found at Neurol ... Show More
18m 1s
Oct 6
General vs Nongeneral Anesthesia for EVT in Patients With Large Core Strokes
Dr. Andy Southerland talks with Dr. Amrou Sarraj about the importance of understanding anesthesia's impact on patient outcomes, the implications for clinical practice, and future research directions in stroke treatment. Read the related article in Neurology®. Disclosures can be f ... Show More
22m 6s
Oct 2
WHO Launches New Technical Brief on Encephalitis
Dr. Kiran Thakur talks with Dr. Ava Easton about the World Health Organization's technical brief on encephalitis. Read the related article in The Lancet. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org. 
18m 55s
Recommended Episodes
Oct 2023
Blood Test for Alzheimer's Disease
Dr. Rae Bacharach discusses the Neurology Today article, "Individuals Can Now Request a Blood Test for Alzheimer's Disease - Why Some Dementia Experts Are Wary". Show references: https://journals.lww.com/neurotodayonline/fulltext/2023/10190/individuals_can_now_request_a_blood_tes ... Show More
2m 37s
Oct 2018
#043 Dr. Dale Bredesen on Preventing and Reversing Alzheimer's Disease
Dale E. Bredesen Dale E. Bredesen, M.D., is a professor of neurology at the Easton Laboratories for Neurodegenerative Disease Research at the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Dr. Bredesen's laboratory focuses on identifying and ... Show More
1h 14m
Jan 2025
Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infection (CRBSI): An Update on Prevention Strategies
Hemodialysis catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI) is an ongoing challenge. This podcast features a discussion between healthcare professionals and patient discussing methods aimed at reducing CRBSI risk. The panelists will also provide an update on innovations in the ar ... Show More
23m 11s
Nov 2024
What it’s Like to Take an Alzheimer’s Test
In this intimate finale of a two-part special, Dr. Sanjay Gupta decides to find out his own risk of Alzheimer’s disease. As he confronts his own genetic markers and lifestyle factors, Sanjay breaks down the science behind Alzheimer’s risk and explores what steps might slow down t ... Show More
26m 9s
Mar 2024
Ep. 422 Pathology 101: Solid Advice for Percutaneous Biopsies with Dr. Andrew Sholl
In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, host Dr. Chris Beck interviews guest Dr. Andrew Sholl, who demystifies the ins and outs of percutaneous biopsies and their impact on diagnoses. Dr. Scholl is a pathologist at LCMC Health in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Sholl emphasizes the ... Show More
55m 5s
Sep 19
CPOC patient safety 2025 prizewinner podcast
In this podcast Dr Hattie White talks to CPOC Director David Selwyn and CPOC Fellow Claire Frank about her prize winning presentation “Improving Clinical Incident Reporting in a District General Hospital Anaesthetic Department.” They discuss Hattie’s QI work, how she came up with ... Show More
22m 26s
Aug 2024
S6 Ep119: Epstein Barr Virus - A MONO-lithic Overview
Join us and expert guest Dr. IJ Anosike (The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore) to dissect the complexities of diagnosing and managing Epstein-Barr virus!  From sneaky symptoms to tricky tests, Dr. Anosike provides insight on identifying and tackling this troublesome virus. Don't ... Show More
1h 2m
Sep 18
A Walk in the “Parkinson’s” with Author Annmarie O’Connor
In this week’s episode, Brain & Life Podcast co-host Dr. Katy Peters is joined by Annmarie O’Connor, a Parkinson's disease advocate, bestselling author, and fashion editor. Annmarie shares her personal journey with early-onset Parkinson's, discussing the challenges and insights s ... Show More
59m 32s
Dec 2024
Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer Basics with Dr. Kyle Richards
Our guest is Dr. Kyle Richards, a urologic oncologist and Associate Professor in the Department of Urology at the University of Wisconsin. He talks with us about the basics around non-muscle invasive bladder cancer. Learn about common symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options to ... Show More
12m 52s