# REBOOT #511 Alzheimer's Disease: Updates in Diagnosis and Treatment

An episode of [The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1198732014), 21 Sep 2026, 1 h 12 min.

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Blood-based Biomarkers, Anti-Amyloid Therapies and Beyond We have another classic episode for you. From blood-based biomarkers to anti-amyloid treatments, join us as we explore the latest in Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis and treatment with Dr. Halima Amjad. This episode will equip you to guide your patients about the latest Alzheimer’s diagnostics as well as eligibility, risks and monitoring for anti-amyloid therapies. Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org! Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CME Show Segments • Intro • Case • Cognitive and functional history reminders • Diagnosing Alzheimer’s Disease • Blood-based biomarkers • Anti-amyloid therapy indications, eligibility and contraindications • Patient counseling and treatment decisions • ARIA • Key takeaways • Outro Credits • Written and Produced by: Natalie Barrett DO, Rachel K Miller MD • Show notes, cover art and infographic: Natalie Barrett DO, Rachel K Miller MD, Leah Witt MD • Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP • Reviewer: Sai S Achi MD, MBA,FACP • Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP • Technical Production: PodPaste • Guest: Halima Amjad, MD Disclosures Dr. Amjad reports financial relationships with Centene (Advisor) and Craniometrix (Advisor). Relationships have not 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. Sponsor: DocUpdate Download DocUpdate today, free on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Sponsor: FIGS Curbsiders listeners can get 15% off. Just go to WearFIGS.com and use code FIGSRX. Sponsor: Continuing Education Company Visit CMEmeeting.org/curbsiders and use promo code Curb30 for 30% off all online courses and webcasts. Sponsor: Freed https://www.getfreed.ai/

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