New lipid-based pathway discovered as key to memory formation
A new lipid-based pathway essential for memory formation has been discovered by University of Queensland researchers – a breakthrough that could lead to treatments for...
Tag: dementia
Common gene variant doubles dementia risk for men
Common gene variant doubles dementia risk for men: New research has found that men who carry a common genetic variant are twice as likely to...
Frontotemporal dementia – reasons for misdiagnosis
Frontotemporal dementia - reasons for misdiagnosis - University of Queensland researchers discovered that nearly 70 per cent of suspected frontotemporal dementia patients ultimately did not...
Trial for blood tests to diagnose dementia accepts first participants
A country-wide trial aiming to revolutionise how dementia is diagnosed using blood tests is now underway, in a bid to improve the UK’s shocking diagnosis...
Early onset dementia more common than previously reported
Early onset dementia more common than previously reported – the incidence of Alzheimer's disease seems to be on the rise. A new major study by...
Hot weather warning for people with dementia
With the heat health warning at yellow as temperatures continue to rise, Alzheimer’s Society is providing advice to help people with dementia to stay safe...
Judges and Physicians: views on Guardians for Dementia Patients
Judges and physicians have very different views about appointing a legal guardian for people with dementia: Published in the European Journal of Neurology, a new...
Blood tests for diagnosing dementia a step closer for UK
Two world-class research teams will carry out countrywide trials to identify accurate and quick blood tests that can diagnose dementia, in a bid to improve...
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...
Call to dementia charity to navigate legal and financial challenges of the condition
The UK’s leading dementia charity has revealed people needing legal and financial help are amongst the top calls they received in 2023. Alzheimer’s Society Dementia...
