April 07, 2025

#478 Dementia 2.0 with Anna Chodos

1 hour 30 minutes

Updates in classification, evaluation, and treatment

Become dexterous with dementia management! We’re talking with Dr. Anna Chodos about cognitive domains, diagnostic criteria, patient and caregiver resources, new antibody therapies, and brain health plans!

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Show Segments

Intro

Rapid fire questions

The Terminology of Neurocognitive Disorders

Cognitive Domains: A Comprehensive Approach

Physical Examination Insights

Medical Workup for Dementia

Imaging and Biomarkers in Dementia Diagnosis

Referral Considerations for Dementia Patients

Understanding Dementia Stages and Prognosis

Implementing Brain Health Plans

Medications for Dementia Management

Controversies in Monoclonal Antibody Therapies

The Importance of Early Detection and Planning

Outro

Credits

Producers, Writers and Show Notes: Leah Witt, MD and Margaret Heller, MD

Infographic and Cover Art: Leah Witt, MD

Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP

Reviewer: Emi Okamoto, MD

Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP

Technical Production: PodPaste

Guest: Anna Chodos, MD

Disclosures

Dr. Chodos received remuneration from Novo Nordisk for participating in a task force looking at the feasibility of incorporating biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease into primary care. The financial relationship has ended. The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures.

The production of this episode was supported by the Penn Geriatrics AGE-SMART Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Grant. This podcast content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the Health Resources and Services Administration or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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