The Bionics Institute depression trial for dementia
The Bionics Institute is preparing to launch a world-first clinical research trial to investigate whether a treatment for depression could…
Alzheimer’s
New tool could help Alzheimer’s Disease diagnosis
Coventry University researchers have developed a new tool which could help diagnose Alzheimer's Disease. Alzheimer's Disease (AD) is one of the…
Communication support for carers this Alzheimer’s Month
Communication support for carers this Alzheimer’s Month: To mark this year’s Alzheimer’s Month (September), new research by Lottie has found over…
Single brain scan can diagnose Alzheimer’s disease
A single MRI scan of the brain could be enough to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research by Imperial…
Retinal immune cells may hold key to preventing diabetes-related vision loss
Retinal immune cells may hold key to preventing diabetes-related vision loss: New research could form the basis for developing life-changing…
Ultrasound stimulation slows dementia degeneration
Ultrasound brain stimulation slows dementia-related brain degeneration: The Transcranial Pulse Stimulation with ultrasound (TPS) technique developed at MedUni Vienna under…
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…
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…
Myelin: one of the major factors of age-related brain deterioration
A new study led by the University of Portsmouth has identified that one of the major factors of age-related brain…
How the brain ‘tangles’ in Alzheimer’s Disease
New discovery for how the brain ‘tangles’ in Alzheimer’s Disease: University of Queensland researchers have discovered a new ‘seeding’ process…
Advice for caregivers of people with dementia during COVID-19
https://youtu.be/SAhEDIWbnSM Caregivers of people with dementia are facing new challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. This video provides practical advice to…
Alcohol related dementia: Vitamin B1 deficiency
A common consequence of chronically high alcohol consumption is a decline in cognitive function, which can even progress to full-blown…