Opinion|Videos|April 18, 2025
Navigating the Risk-Benefit Conversation: Discussing Amyloid-Targeting Therapies With Patients and Caregivers
Panelists discuss how effective communication about amyloid-targeting therapies requires transparent discussions of modest cognitive benefits alongside potential risks, particularly events related to amyloid-related imaging abnormalities (ARIA), while addressing practical considerations including treatment burden, infusion center logistics, monitoring requirements, costs, insurance coverage, and caregiver involvement to help patients and families make fully informed decisions aligned with their values and circumstances.
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