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ReviewDialogues in clinical neuroscience2025

Exploring novel therapeutic strategies: Could psychedelic perspectives offer promising solutions for Alzheimer's disease comorbidities?

Michael Davidson, Gabriela-Dumitrita Stanciu, Jonathan Rabinowitz, Ilinca Untu, Romeo-Petru Dobrin, Bogdan-Ionel Tamba

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Review in Dialogues in clinical neuroscience, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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What it found

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

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3 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Michael DavidsonUniversity of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA.
Gabriela-Dumitrita StanciuAdvanced Research and Development Center for Experimental Medicine 'Prof. Ostin C. Mungiu' CEMEX, 'Grigore T. Popa' University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Iasi, Iasi, Romania.ORCID 0000-0003-4440-9628
Jonathan RabinowitzAdvanced Research and Development Center for Experimental Medicine 'Prof. Ostin C. Mungiu' CEMEX, 'Grigore T. Popa' University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Iasi, Iasi, Romania.
Ilinca UntuDepartment of Medicine III, Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Iasi, Iasi, Romania.
Romeo-Petru DobrinDepartment of Medicine III, Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Iasi, Iasi, Romania.
Bogdan-Ionel TambaAdvanced Research and Development Center for Experimental Medicine 'Prof. Ostin C. Mungiu' CEMEX, 'Grigore T. Popa' University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Iasi, Iasi, Romania.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The increasing prevalence of dementia within an ageing global population, combined with prolonged life expectancy, accentuates Alzheimer's disease (AD) as a multifaceted healthcare challenge. This challenge is further compounded by the limited therapeutic options currently available. Addressing the intricacies of AD management, the mitigation of comorbidities has emerged as a pivotal facet of treatment. Comorbid conditions, such as neurobehavioral symptoms, play a role in shaping the clinical course, management, and outcomes of this pathology; highlighting the importance of comprehensive care approaches for affected individuals. Exploration of psychedelic compounds in psychiatric and palliative care settings has recently uncovered promising therapeutic potential, enhancing neuroplasticity, emotional processing and connection. These effects are particularly relevant in the context of AD, where psychedelic therapy offers hope not only for mitigating core symptoms but also for addressing the array of comorbidities associated with this condition. The integration of this comprehensive method offers a chance to significantly enhance the care provided to those navigating the intricate landscape of AD. Therefore, the current paper reviews the intricate link between more frequent additional health conditions that may coexist with dementia, particularly in the context of AD, and explores the therapeutic potential of psychedelic compounds in addressing these concurrent conditions.

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Alzheimer DiseaseHallucinogensComorbidityHumansHallucinogensAlzheimer’s diseasecomorbiditiescomprehensive careneuroplasticitypsychedelic therapy

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PMID40108882
PMCPMC11926901

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