2022 Dementia Lecture Series: Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease: An Update

Wednesday, February 9, 2022, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM, WEBEX

Alzheimer’s disease is an international public health crisis. As the number of individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in the US is projected to rise to 13.8 million by 2050, there is a critical need for continued and coordinated research efforts. Currently, there are limited pharmacological treatments that have been approved by the FDA for Alzheimer’s disease, though one which was heavily publicized in the summer of 2021. This presentation will describe Alzheimer’s Disease, review the current treatments and trials available. Additionally, the future of research and clinical trials for Alzheimer’s disease, along with recent updates on investigational treatments will be discussed.

Free Webex Program

1. Give a brief overview of Alzheimer's disease
2. Discuss the key clinical trials of disease modifying therapies for Alzheimer’s disease in recent times
3. Discuss the current state of disease modifying therapies, and future directions for research in Alzheimer’s disease

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.50 hours), General Attendance (1.50 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (1.50 hours)

Cancellation Policy

Albany Medical College reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement
 
Albany Medical College is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CME Conference Coordinator.

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Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Albany Medical College Continuing Medical Education adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Wednesday, February 9, 2022

We have not received any commercial support for the program.

There will be no exhibitors.

Sponsored by the Office of Continuing Medical Education and The Alzheimer's Center of Albany Medical Center