Alzheimer's Day Industry Symposium by Siemens Healthineers and Eli Lilly

IND 12 - Dementia: From Symptoms to Treatment - A Clinical Overview

25 min
Dementia - From Epidemiology to Diagnostic Work-up
Giovanni Frisoni, Geneva / Switzerland
This session provides a holistic introduction to dementia, covering epidemiology, risk factors, and major subtypes with a focus on Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Frisoni will present pathophysiological mechanisms, prevention strategies, and the stepwise diagnostic work-up — from clinical assessment to CSF and emerging blood-based biomarkers.
25 min
Treating Dementia: Current Options & Future Horizons
Jort Vijverberg, Amsterdam / Netherlands
An overview of today’s therapeutic landscape in dementia, spanning symptomatic and disease-modifying treatments. Dr. Vijverberg will also explore upcoming developments and their implications for clinical imaging.
10 min
Q&A

Lectures

1
Dementia - From Epidemiology to Diagnostic Work-up

Dementia - From Epidemiology to Diagnostic Work-up

25:00Giovanni Frisoni, Geneva / CH

2
Treating Dementia: Current Options & Future Horizons

Treating Dementia: Current Options & Future Horizons

25:00Jort Vijverberg, Amsterdam / NL

3
Q&A

Q&A

10:00Q&A