Association between Immunization Status and Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer's Disease is a progressive terminal disease. Many treatments are focused on lifestyle modification to delay diagnosis and onset. Join host, Geoff Wall, with guest Jake Galdo, as they look at a new study evaluating the association between vaccines and the development of Alzheimer's Disease.
 
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Postviral inflammation may play a role in the development of Alzheimer's Disease. A recent claims-based study found an association between immunization status and the development of Alzheimer's Disease.
 
Host
Geoff Wall, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP, BCGP
Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Drake University
Internal Medicine/Critical Care, UnityPoint Health

Jake Galdo, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, BCGP
Course Content and Developer, CEimpact
Managing Network Facilitator, CPESN Health Equity
CEO, Seguridad
 
Reference
Harris K, Ling Y, Bukhbinder AS, et al. The Impact of Routine Vaccinations on Alzheimer's Disease Risk in Persons 65 Years and Older: A Claims-Based Cohort Study using Propensity Score Matching. J Alzheimers Dis. 2023;95(2):703-718. doi: 10.3233/JAD-221231. PMID: 37574727; PMCID: PMC10578243.
 
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CPE Information
 
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants should be able to:
1. Discuss the potential mechanisms of inflammation and viral infections with the development of Alzheimer's Disease.
2. Describe the study discussed and its application in guiding patients to receive vaccines.

0.05 CEU/0.5 Hr
UAN: 0107-0000-23-367-H01-P
Initial release date: 12/11/2023
Expiration date: 12/11/2024
Additional CPE details can be found here.

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