World’s first high-resolution brain developed by 3D printer
In a joint project between MedUni Vienna and TU Wien, the world's first 3D-printed "brain phantom" has been developed, which is modelled on the structure...
Tag: Alzheimer’s
Dementia: New Year Health MOT
Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer, and one in three people born in the UK today will develop the condition in their lifetime. Although getting...
Bruce Willis’s diagnosis sees 2023 web spike in interest in rare dementia
‘Bruce Willis effect’ – Die Hard star’s diagnosis sees 2023 web spike in interest in rare dementia. The UK’s leading dementia charity has revealed a...
COVID-19 infection alters gene transcription of olfactory mucosal cells in Alzheimer’s disease
A new study identifies alterations in the transcriptomic signatures in human olfactory mucosal cells of individuals with Alzheimer's disease following SARS-CoV-2 infection, potentially contributing to...
Heart-breaking Christmas for people with dementia
Christmas changed forever as a third of people with dementia are unable to visit loved ones and 25% are no longer able to recognise family...
Local authorities failing to meet national dementia diagnosis ambition
Over 50% of local authorities in England are falling short of the national dementia diagnosis target leaving hundreds of thousands without a vital dementia diagnosis....
How to support a person with dementia during fireworks
For a person with dementia, loud noises can confuse, scare or trigger unwanted past memories. Read Alzheimer’s Society’s top tips for staying safe and scare-free...
Misconceptions about caring for someone with Alzheimer’s
As we enter this year’s World Alzheimer’s Month 2023, new research from Lottie has revealed the biggest misconceptions about caring for someone with Alzheimer’s. Stereotypes...
What is Dementia?
Dementia is the name for a group of symptoms that commonly include problems with memory, thinking, problem solving, language and perception. In a person with...
Brain stimulation project could treat wide range of neurological disorders
Researchers from the University of Glasgow are part of a cross-Europe project which is aiming to develop a revolutionary new method of treating a wide...
