Dr. Jeffrey L. Cummings In The News

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Up to 76% of patients with Alzheimer’s disease experience agitation, including pacing, restlessness and verbal or physical aggression.
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A new family of drugs works to rid Alzheimer’s Disease patients’ brains of the proteins believed to be behind the memory-robbing illness.
Medscape
GLP-1s have been a breakthrough for obesity and diabetes. A 2022 study examined data from trials of GLP-1s in nearly 16,000 patients with diabetes, and showed that the drugs were associated with a 53% reduction in dementia risk.
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More than 250 representatives are coming together to not only network but also share their dedication to find the cure for Alzheimer's. This includes announcing a new partnership with UNLV.
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A blood test for Alzheimer’s Disease a game-changer for patients and their families.
Chemical & Engineering News
As current drugs fall short, companies are exploring new targets to treat the neurodegenerative disease
Nature Medicine
For decades, diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease (AD) has required access to specialist memory clinics, neuroimaging or invasive cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) testing. That paradigm is starting to shift. In 2025, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared the first blood-based biomarker tests intended to aid the assessment of AD.  
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A new Nevada law prohibits schools from using AI to perform the work of school counselors and other professionals involved in the mental health of students. We discuss the pros and cons of using AI in mental health work, and we meet the humanoid robots creators say can serve as companions. Then, a discussion on reducing Alzheimer’s disease risks in Your Brain Health Matters.