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New checklist developed to help people reduce dementia risk

Two in five cases of dementia are thought to be linked to lifestyle factors, which can be modified to reduce a person’s risk.

The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2023

HRT ‘may help prevent Alzheimer’s disease’ in at-risk women

Alzheimer’s affects an estimated one in 14 people over the age of 65 and one in every six people over the age of 80.

The Independent UK · Jan 14, 2023

‘Unacceptable’: Warning over plunging dementia diagnosis rates as targets missed for two years

Exclusive: Diagnosis rates have fallen across England during the pandemic, with new figures revealing a postcode lottery for patients

The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2022

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NHS ‘nowhere near ready’ to deliver new Alzheimer’s drug, doctors say

Patients unlikely to receive lecanemab before 2026 and health service does not yet have necessary infrastructure

The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2022

It’s just a first step, but this new Alzheimer’s drug could be a huge breakthrough

Recent lecanemab trials are reason for hope, although health services may struggle to deliver treatments, says dementia researcher Jonathan Schott

The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2022

Alzheimer's disease could be slowed down by new drug as NHS urged to speed up testing

Lecanemab could mark 'the end of the beginning' in the decades-long fight against dementia, geneticist Prof Sir John Hardy said. The drug was found to reduce brain decline in those with mild dementia

Daily Mirror · Nov 23, 2022

Breakthrough Alzheimer’s drug could be in UK use in a year but only for minority

Only 5% of patients eligible for the drug will be able to access it – and most of these will be private cases, experts have said.

The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2022

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Signs of dementia could be detected nine years ahead of diagnosis – new research

The findings could help select those suitable for clinical trials for new treatments.

The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2022

Rugby authorities urged to cut out contact training to reduce the risk of motor neurone disease

New research has found evidence of an increased risk of motor neurone disease among former rugby players

The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2022

Rugby players are 15 times more likely to develop motor neurone disease, research finds

A study examined health outcomes of 412 male, Scottish, former international rugby players

Wales Online · Oct 5, 2022

Rugby chiefs urged to end contact training to reduce motor neurone disease risk

A study led by the University of Glasgow looked at former Scotland internationals.

The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2022

Rugby players 15 times more likely to develop motor neurone disease, new research finds

Research led by the University of Glasgow found evidence of an increased risk of motor neurone disease among former rugby players

The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2022

Rugby authorities urged to cut out contact training to reduce the risk of MND

Research led by the University of Glasgow found evidence of an increased risk of motor neurone disease among former rugby players.

The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2022

Suicide risk ‘almost seven times higher’ after dementia diagnosis

Researchers say their findings indicate clinics should target suicide risk assessment at patients diagnosed before the age of 65

The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2022

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The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2022

Suicide risk ‘almost seven times higher’ after dementia diagnosis

Researchers say their findings indicate clinics should target suicide risk assessment at patients diagnosed before the age of 65.

Evening Standard · Oct 1, 2022

London Marathon 2022: Big Ben trikes again as GP dons costume for charity

Simon Phillips, from Dorset, said he ‘jumped at the chance’ to wear the costume, taking the reins from Lukas Bates

The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2022

Big Ben strikes again at London Marathon as GP dons costume for charity

Simon Phillips, from Dorset, said he ‘jumped at the chance’ to wear the costume, taking the reins from Lukas Bates.

The Guardian - UK · Sep 28, 2022

Success of experimental Alzheimer’s drug hailed as ‘historic moment’

Study shows cognition in early-stage patients on lecanemab declines by 27% less than those on placebo

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Wales Online · Sep 28, 2022

Drug shown to slow memory decline in Alzheimer's patients in 'historic' breakthrough

Alzheimer's Research UK said this is the first later-stage trial of an Alzheimer's drug 'in a generation' to successfully slow cognitive decline

Daily Record · Sep 28, 2022

Alzheimer's drug is world's first shown to slow symptoms in 'historic' breakthrough

The success of an experimental drug offers new hope to people affected by the cruel disease.

Wales Online · Sep 28, 2022

Major breakthrough for dementia and Alzheimer's as drug found to reduce decline

Alzheimer’s Research UK said the finding was a “historic moment for dementia research”

The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2022

‘Major breakthrough’ as dementia drug found to ‘slow cognitive decline’

The new clinical trial found that there was a significant reduction in the decline in memory and thinking usually seen in early-stage patients.

Daily Record · Sep 23, 2022

Lanarkshire MP backs call to get more participants for dementia clinical trials

New figures reveal significantly fewer people are taking part in dementia research compared to other health conditions.

Chronicle Live · Sep 21, 2022

Newcastle University gets £720,000 funding towards hunt for drug to treat rare dementia

Work continues in Newcastle to understand dementia with Lewy Bodies - the disease which actor Robin Williams suffered from.

Daily Mirror · Aug 5, 2022

Loss of smell from Covid could increase Alzheimer's disease risk, warns new research

The long-term impact of Covid continues to surprise scientists, with new discoveries found almost weekly. Researchers now warn the risk of developing Alzheimer’s may be heightened due to the inflammation link

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