DETECT— Navigating a New Era in Alzheimer’s Disease: Integrating Disease-Modifying Therapies into Clinical Practice

PROGRAM CHAIRS

Alireza Atri, MD, PhD
Chief Medical Officer, Banner Research
Banner Alzheimer’s and Research Institutes
Phoenix, Sun City, and Tucson, AZ
Director, Banner Sun Health Research Institute
Sun City, Arizona

Mary Norman, MD
Geriatrician
Cedars-Sinai Medical Group
Los Angeles, California

FACULTY PRESENTERS

Diana R. Kerwin, MD, CPI
President & Founder, Kerwin Medical Center
Chief of Geriatrics, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital
Dallas, Texas

Neil Skolnik, MD
Professor of Family and Community Medicine
Sidney Kimmel Medical College
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

This enduring activity is designed to offer multidisciplinary expert perspectives on the early identification of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) associated with Alzheimer’s disease (AD), appropriate patient referral, as well as treatment individualization for AD, focusing on disease-modifying therapies and their application to patient care. Through expert pearls and interactive case-based discussions, this series will highlight key considerations across both primary and specialty care in order to optimize multidisciplinary collaboration and patient outcomes throughout the care continuum.

TARGET AUDIENCE

This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of healthcare providers involved in the diagnosis and continued care of patients with Alzheimer’s disease, including primary care physicians, neurologists, geriatricians, psychiatrists, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other multidisciplinary team members.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • Integrate evidence-based pathways for screening, diagnosing, and staging MCI and AD
  • Appraise clinical practice recommendations informing use of DMTs for AD and identifying those who qualify for treatment based on available clinical data
  • Assess and manage potential adverse events associated with DMTs for AD using a multidisciplinary approach
  • Develop practice protocols to improve access to DMTs for AD
  • Apply best practices for shared decision making when discussing DMT treatment for AD, including discussions of treatment benefits, risks, and what to expect with therapy

JOINT ACCREDITATION STATEMENT

In support of improving patient care, Med Learning Group is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.


PHYSICIAN CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT

Med Learning Group designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this enduring activity.

NURSES (ANCC) CREDIT DESIGNATION

Med Learning Group designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.5 ANCC contact hours.

PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACY TECHNICIANS (ACPE) CREDIT DESIGNATION

Med Learning Group designates this activity for a maximum of 1.5 knowledge-based CPE contact hours.

NOTE to Pharmacists: The only official Statement of Credit is the one you pull from CPE Monitor. You must request your certificate within 45 days of your participation in the activity to meet the deadline for submission to CPE Monitor. Credits are generally reported during the first week of each month for those who claimed during the month prior.

COMMISSION ON DIETETIC REGISTRATION (CDR) CREDIT DESIGNATION

Med Learning Group designates this activity for a maximum of 1.5 CPEU.

INTERPROFESSIONAL CONTINUING EDUCATION (IPCE) CREDIT DESIGNATION

This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 1.5 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

ASWB CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT FOR JOINTLY ACCREDITED ORGANIZATIONS (SOCIAL WORKER CREDIT)

As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Med Learning Group is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit.

Social workers completing this course receive 1.5 asynchronous continuing education credits.

AAPA Credit Designation Statement — Enduring Materials

Med Learning Group has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.5 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until May 30, 2026. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

DISCLOSURE POLICY STATEMENT

In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, educational programs sponsored by Med Learning Group must demonstrate balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor. All faculty, authors, editors, staff, and planning committee members participating in an MLG-sponsored activity are required to disclose any relevant financial interest or other relationship with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) and/or provider(s) of commercial services that are discussed in an educational activity.

DISCLOSURE OF RELEVANT FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIPS

Faculty Member Disclosures
Alireza Atri, MD, PhD Dr. Atri discloses that he has served as a consultant for Eisai, Lundbeck, Novo Nordisk, Life Molecular Imaging, Merck & Co, Inc., ONO, and Prothena. He has reported that he has received sponsored grant/research support paid to his institution from Alzheon, Athira Pharma, ATRI/USC, Arizona DHS, Eisai, Lilly, Life Molecular Imaging, Lundbeck, Vivoryon Therapeutics, Foundation for NIH, Gates Ventures, Washington University in St Louis, and NIA/NIH. He has provided presentations or lectures on behalf of and received travel or conference/meeting related support from the Alzheimer's Association, and Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI). He has received book royalties from Oxford University Press.
Mary Norman, MD Dr. Norman discloses that she has received funding from Medscape Education - Faculty for live-stream video 3/2024: "Case Conversations in the Timely Recognition of Alzheimer's Disease: A Social Media Experience" supported by a grant from Eli Lilly; Alzheimer's Association - Faculty for multiple educational lectures "Dementia Care Aware" to primary care providers: 2023-2024.
Diana Kerwin, MD CPI Dr. Kerwin discloses that she is a consultant for Genentech, Lilly, and Roche. She has conducted research for Acumen, AriBio, Bristol Myers Squibb, Lilly, Merck & Co, Inc., Prothena, and Roche.
Neil Skolnik, MD Dr. Skolnik discloses that he has received consulting fees from AstraZeneca, Teva, Lilly, Sanofi, GlaxoSmithKline, Abbott, and Novo Nordisk. He has been part of speaker’s bureaus for AstraZeneca, Lilly, GlaxoSmithKline, Teva, Heartland, and Takeda Pharmaceuticals. Also, he has contracted research for AstraZeneca, GlaxoSmithKline, Novo Nordisk, and Novartis.

All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.

Content Review

The content of this activity was independently peer reviewed by a physician and nurse reviewer.

Individuals in Control of the Content of the Activity

The individuals in control of the content of this activity have reported the following financial relationships or relationships to products or devices they have with ineligible companies related to the content of this CE activity:

  • Matthew Frese, MBA, General Manager of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
  • Lauren Welch, MA, Sr VP of Operations for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
  • Tom Bregartner, MBA, VP of Outcomes and Accreditation for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
  • Shpetim Karandrea, PhD Medical Director for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose..
  • Brianna Hefele, PA-C, has nothing to disclose.
  • A medical reviewer from CME Peer Review LLC, has nothing to disclose.
  • Lisa Crenshaw, Program Director for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
  • Daniel DaSilva, Accreditation and Outcomes Coordinator, for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
  • Jacquelyn Sandfort, Program Coordinator for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.

DISCLOSURE OF UNLABELED USE

Med Learning Group requires that faculty participating in any CE activity disclose to the audience when discussing any unlabeled or investigational use of any commercial product or device not yet approved for use in the United States. During this lecture, the faculty may mention the use of medications for both FDA-approved and non-approved indications.

METHOD OF PARTICIPATION

There are no fees for participating and receiving CE credit for this activity. In order to obtain your certificate for the mentioned accreditation, participants need to successfully complete the associated pre/post activities and evaluation. Your certificate will be provided as a downloadable file.

DISCLAIMER

Med Learning Group makes every effort to develop CE activities that are science based. This activity is designed for educational purposes. Participants have a responsibility to use this information to enhance their professional development in an effort to improve patient outcomes. Conclusions drawn by the participants should be derived from careful consideration of all available scientific information. The participant should use his/her clinical judgment, knowledge, experience, and diagnostic decision-making expertise before applying any information, whether provided here or by others, for any professional use.

For CE questions, please contact Med Learning Group at [email protected]

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AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

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RELEASED DATE: June 01, 2025
EXPIRATION DATE: June 01, 2026

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Scientific Council

Marc Agronin, MD

Chief Medical Officer
Frank C. and Lynn Scaduto MIND Institute and Behavioral Health
Miami Jewish Health
Miami, FL

Liana G. Apostolova, MD, MSc, FAAN

Associate Dean of Alzheimer’s Disease Research
Indiana University Distinguished Professor
Barbara and Peer Baekgaard Professor of Alzheimer's Disease Research
Professor in Neurology, Radiology, Medical and Molecular Genetics
Indiana University School of Medicine
Department of Neurology
Indianapolis, IN

Alireza Atri, MD, PhD

Chief Medical Officer, Banner Research
Banner Alzheimer’s and Research Institutes
Pheonix, Sun City, and Tucson, AZ
Director, Banner Sun Health Research Institute
Sun City, AZ

Natalie Christian, MD

Assistant Professor, Geriatrics
Program Director, Geriatric Medicine Fellowship
Tulane University School of Medicine
Southeast Louisiana Veterans Healthcare System
New Orleans, LA

Ariel F. Cole, MD, FAAFP

Program Director, AdventHealth Geriatric Fellowship
Winter Park, FL

Brad Dickerson, MD, MMSc, FAAN, FANPA

Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School
Director, Frontotemporal Disorders Unit, Department of Neurology, Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, MA

James M. Ellison, MD, MPH

Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior
Sidney Kimmel Medical College
Co-Director, Comprehensive Alzheimer’s Center
Vickie & Jack Farber Institute for Neuroscience
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA

Richard M. Dupee, MD, MACP, AGSF

Clinical Professor of Medicine
Tufts University School of Medicine
Clinical professor, Department of Public Health and Community Medicine, Tufts University
Chief, Geriatrics Service, Tufts Medical Center
Senior Physician, Pratt Diagnostic Center
Dean ex officio, Office of International Affairs, Tufts University School of Medicine
Boston, MA

James E. Galvin, MD, MPH

Professor of Neurology
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Miami, FL

David S. Geldmacher, MD

Professor and Director
Division of Memory Disorders and Behavioral Neurology
Department of Neurology
Heersink School of Medicine
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL

George T. Grossberg, MD

Henry & Amelia Nasrallah Endowed Professor
Director of Geriatric Psychiatry
Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Neuroscience
Saint Louis University School of Medicine
St. Louis, MO

Scott A. Kaiser, MD

Director of Geriatric Cognitive Health
Pacific Neuroscience Institute
Santa Monica, CA
Adjunct Professor
USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology
Los Angeles, CA

Lynn E. Kassel, PharmD, BCPS

Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Drake University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences
Des Moines, IA

Diana R. Kerwin, MD, CPI

President, Kerwin Medical Center
Chief, Geriatric Medicine, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital
Dallas, TX

Alka Khera, MD

Assistant Professor
UT Southwestern Neurology
Dallas, TX

Chi-Ying (Roy) Lin, MD, MPH, FAAN

Director, CurePSP Center of Care for PSP, CBD, and MSA
Assistant Professor of Neurology
Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Disease Centers
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX

Catherine A. Madison, MD

Founding Director Ray Dolby Brain Health Center
San Francisco, CA

Scott McGinnis, MD

Assistant Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School
Center for Alzheimer Research and Treatment
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Frontotemporal Disorders Unit
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, MA

Mary Norman, MD

Geriatrician
Cedars-Sinai Medical Group
Los Angeles, CA

Kristin S. Meyer, PharmD, BCGP, FASCP

Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Des Moines, IA

Charles Montano, MD

Owner, Principal Investigator
CT Clinical Research
Cromwell, CT

Manisha Parulekar, MD, FACP, AGSF, CMD

Director, Division of Geriatrics
Co-director, Center for Memory Loss and Brain Health
Hackensack University Medical Center
Hackensack, NJ

Giulio Maria Pasinetti, MD, PhD

The Saunders Family Chair in Neurology, Professor in Neurology
Director, Mount Sinai Center in Advance Botanical Research in Molecular Integrative Neuroresilience
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
New York, NY
Director, Basic and Biomedical Research and Training Program, Geriatric Research and Clinical Center
James J. Peters Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Bronx, NY

Anton P. Porsteinsson, MD

William B. and Sheila Konar Professor of Psychiatry, Neurology,
Neuroscience, and Medicine
Director, Alzheimer’s Disease Care, Research and Education
Program (AD CARE)
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
Rochester, NY

William D. Rhoades, DO, FACP

Chief Medical Officer
Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital
Downers Grove, IL

Barry W. Rovner, MD

Professor, Departments of Psychiatry & Neurology
Sidney Kimmel Medical College
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA

Marwan Noel Sabbagh, MD, FAAN, FANA

Moreno Family Chair for Alzheimer’s Research
Vice Chairman for Research and Professor
Department of Neurology
Barrow Neurological Institute
Phoenix, AZ

Martin J. Sadowski, MD, PhD

Zachary and Elizabeth M. Fisher Professor of Neurodegeneration and Alzheimer's Disease
Professor of Neurology, Psychiatry, and Biochemistry & Molecular Pharmacology
New York University Grossman School of Medicine Director, Fisher Center Alzheimer’s Clinical Trials Program
New York, NY

Angela Sanford, MD, CMD

Associate Professor of Internal Medicine-Geriatrics
Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Ballwin, MO

Sharon J. Sha, MD, MS

Clinical Professor
Clinical Professor Neurology and Neurological Sciences Stanford University Chief, Stanford Memory Disorders Center Stanford Medicine Health Care
Palo Alto, CA

Paul E. Schulz, MD

Rick McCord Professor of Neurology
Umphrey Family Professor of Neurodegenerative Disorders
Director, Memory Disorders and Dementia Clinic
UTHealth Houston
Houston, TX

Neil Skolnik, MD

Professor of Family and Community Medicine
Sidney Kimmel Medical College
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA

Sandra Swantek, MD

Director, Section of Geriatric Psychiatry
RUSH University Medical Center
Chicago, IL

R. Scott Turner, PhD, MD

Professor of Neurology
Director of the Memory Disorders Program
Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Chuck Vega, MD, FAAFP

Health Sciences Clinical Professor
UC Irvine Department of Family Medicine
Director, UCI Program in Medical Education for the Latino Community
University of California Irvine
Irvine, CA

Geoffrey C. Wall, PharmD, FCCP, BCPS

John R. Ellis Distinguished Chair of Pharmacy Practice
Professor of Clinical Sciences
Director, Drake Drug Information Center
Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Internal Medicine Clinical Pharmacist
Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Des Moines, IA

David A. Wolk, MD, FAAN

Professor of Neurology
Director, Penn Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA