New blood test for the diagnostics of frontotemporal dementia
New blood test for the diagnostics of frontotemporal dementia. A new study by researchers at the University of Eastern Finland shows for the first time...
Alzheimer’s & Dementia
Exploring the complexities of ageing, and offering a comprehensive look at health, wellness, and social care for elderly populations. It delves into mental and cognitive health, support for dementia patients, the impact of menopause, advancements in biological ageing measurement, technology for elder safety, and health challenges during pandemics. It also emphasises the importance of caregiving, physical activities, and creative engagements like poetry for the elderly, reflecting the wide range of medical and social aspects of ageing.
Stress, Anxiety and Sleep during Pandemic
Stress and Anxiety Linked to Poor Sleep During Pandemic: According to a recent study by Anxiety UK, nearly half (44%) of all respondents feel their...
Non-invasive potential treatment for Alzheimer’s disease
Non-invasive potential treatment for Alzheimer’s disease: Ultrasound can overcome some of the detrimental effects of ageing and dementia without the need to cross the blood-brain barrier,...
Are mole rats the key to curing cancer and dementia?
Could naked mole rats hold the key to curing cancer and dementia? Researchers say rodent has unique DNA repair mechanism. Scientists say naked mole rats...
Inequalities in disability report by the ILC
Inequalities in disability between richest and poorest in the UK more than tripled in past decades, new report finds A new report published today by...
Alzheimer’s and cataract surgery
Alzheimer's and cataract surgery: People with newly diagnosed Alzheimer's disease are less likely to have cataract surgery than people without Alzheimer's disease. People with Alzheimer's...
Young adults ready to help the lonely and vulnerable
Despite Generation Z’s reputation for being self-interested, more than three quarters (77%) of young adults would be ready to help support the lonely and vulnerable,...
Research opportunity for Front-line health professionals
The British Geriatrics Society (BGS) and the Dunhill Medical Trust (DMT) are inviting front-line health professionals to apply for a Doctoral Training Fellowship to undertake...
Online program for knee osteoarthritis exercise
A new online program enhanced by text messages to help people with knee osteoarthritis exercise has been found to improve knee pain, physical function and...
Gene therapy: glaucoma and dementia
Gene therapy research repairs nerve transport systems damaged by glaucoma and dementia: Results of the pre-clinical study, led by Professor Keith Martin from the Centre for...
