Pauline Quirke awarded MBE by Prince William in final public appearance before revealing dementia diagnosis The actress was diagnosed in 2021, her husband Steve Sheen has said Evening Standard · Jan 21, 2025
The condition that remains the UK’s leading cause of death Northern Ireland had the highest death rate at 11.7% The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2024
Dementia remains UK’s leading cause of death, analysis finds Alzheimer’s Research UK has warned the ‘crisis will only worsen’ unless the Government takes action. Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2024
‘I can’t tie my own shoelaces’: Alastair Stewart describes reality of living with dementia The veteran ITN broadcaster has described how he struggles with daily tasks as he lives with dementia The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2024
High fitness levels linked to reduced dementia chance among those at risk Experts said that ‘cardiorespiratory fitness’ could be used as a predictor for thinking and memory problems in older age. Evening Standard · Nov 19, 2024
Donanemab trial patient: ‘I feel as normal as a 78-year-old can be’ Retired journalist Peter Almond took part in the clinical trial for the new Alzheimer’s drug. Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2024
Donanemab patient: ‘The drug kept me feeling normal, but i’m scared about what happens next’ Peter Almond finished a trial for Donanemab in September having been on the drug for three years The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2024
Alzheimer’s drug rejected for widespread use by NHS spending watchdog Donanemab is a so-called disease-modifying treatment. Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2024
Donanemab: What is the new Alzheimer’s drug rejected for use on the NHS Donanemab and another new drug for Alzheimer’s called Lecanemab have been billed as a huge step forward in research The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2024
Researchers investigating if drugs can be repurposed to combat dementia Developing new medications for diseases like Alzheimer’s can be very expensive, and take a long time. The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2024
Drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes linked to lower dementia risk – study Researchers said trials are needed to confirm their findings. The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2024
‘Breakthrough’ Alzheimer's drug approved for UK use - Tech & Science Daily podcast Listen here on your preferred podcast player. Evening Standard · Aug 22, 2024
What are the symptoms and treatments for Alzheimer’s – as new drug is rejected Lecanemab has been deamed too expensive for use on the NHS. The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2024
Heart health could be biggest risk factor for future dementia rates – study An estimated 944,000 people in the UK live with dementia. The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Apr 5, 2024 Hundreds of thousands face being denied revolutionary new dementia drugs in England Exclusive: Treatments near approval but lack of diagnostic capacity means NHS is unprepared for rollout, says report
The Guardian - UK · Apr 4, 2024 Thousands to be offered blood tests for dementia in UK trial More than 50 clinics will offer tests to about 5,000 people who are worried about their memory in five-year trial
The Guardian - UK · Feb 12, 2024 Early blood test to predict dementia is step closer as biological markers identified Scientists have found patterns of four proteins that predict onset of dementia more than a decade before formal diagnosis
The Independent UK · Jan 4, 2024 Hearing aid use linked to lower dementia risk, study suggests Research was carried out in Denmark from 2003 to 2017 and included more than 500,000 people.
Dynamite News · Dec 29, 2023 Addressing health, lifestyle variables might minimise the risk of young-onset dementia: Study The findings call into question the concept that genetics is the only cause of the disease, paving the way for novel preventative techniques. Read further on Dynamite News:
Dynamite News · Dec 27, 2023 Addressing health, lifestyle variables might minimise the risk of young-onset dementia A wide range of risk factors for young-onset dementia have been found by researchers. The findings call into question the concept that genetics is the only cause of the disease, paving the way for novel preventative techniques. Read Further on Dynamite News
The Independent UK · Dec 26, 2023 Health and lifestyle factors could increase risk of young-onset dementia – study The findings challenge the notion that genetics are the sole cause of the condition, researchers say.
The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2023 The early Alzheimer’s warning signs you need to know Experts talk through the lesser-known symptoms of the condition
The Guardian - UK · Nov 9, 2023 Simple blood tests for dementia to be trialled in NHS £5m project launched with aim of having reliable tests within five years to provide quick diagnosis
The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2023 Blood tests for Alzheimer’s could be offered on NHS within five years – experts Less than two-thirds of people in England with dementia have a formal diagnosis.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 26, 2023 Dementia could affect 1.7m people in England and Wales by 2040, data finds Figure is 42% higher than previous estimates and would pose ‘enormous threat’ to healthcare systems