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The Dual Advantage: Improving Alzheimer Care with Combination Therapy - Frankly Speaking Ep 399
Manage episode 441308540 series 1338191
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-399
Overview: In this episode, we look at a new study showing increased probability of survival for patients with Alzheimer disease (AD) who take donepezil and memantine together. We review current treatments for AD and address common hesitations in prescribing dual pharmacotherapy, providing vital insights for primary care clinicians.
Episode resource links:
- Yaghmaei, E., Lu, H., Ehwerhemuepha, L. et al. Combined use of Donepezil and Memantine increases the probability of five-year survival of Alzheimer’s disease patients.Commun Med 4, 99 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s43856-024-00527-6
- Guo J, Wang Z, Liu R, Huang Y, Zhang N, Zhang R. Memantine, Donepezil, or Combination Therapy-What is the best therapy for Alzheimer's Disease? A Network Meta-Analysis. Brain Behav. 2020 Nov;10(11):e01831. doi: 10.1002/brb3.1831. Epub 2020 Sep 10. PMID: 32914577; PMCID: PMC7667299.
Guest: Jillian Joseph, MPAS, PA-C
Music Credit: Matthew Bugos
Thoughts? Suggestions? Email us at FranklySpeaking@pri-med.com
418 episoder
Manage episode 441308540 series 1338191
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-399
Overview: In this episode, we look at a new study showing increased probability of survival for patients with Alzheimer disease (AD) who take donepezil and memantine together. We review current treatments for AD and address common hesitations in prescribing dual pharmacotherapy, providing vital insights for primary care clinicians.
Episode resource links:
- Yaghmaei, E., Lu, H., Ehwerhemuepha, L. et al. Combined use of Donepezil and Memantine increases the probability of five-year survival of Alzheimer’s disease patients.Commun Med 4, 99 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s43856-024-00527-6
- Guo J, Wang Z, Liu R, Huang Y, Zhang N, Zhang R. Memantine, Donepezil, or Combination Therapy-What is the best therapy for Alzheimer's Disease? A Network Meta-Analysis. Brain Behav. 2020 Nov;10(11):e01831. doi: 10.1002/brb3.1831. Epub 2020 Sep 10. PMID: 32914577; PMCID: PMC7667299.
Guest: Jillian Joseph, MPAS, PA-C
Music Credit: Matthew Bugos
Thoughts? Suggestions? Email us at FranklySpeaking@pri-med.com
418 episoder
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