Dementia Diagnoses in England Reach Record High as NHS Meets Longstanding Target
The number of people with a recorded dementia diagnosis in England has reached 523,081, according to the latest figures published by NHS England, as the…
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Research
Epilepsy Associated With Increased Risk of Dementia Before Age 65
People with epilepsy may be more likely to develop young-onset dementia than people without epilepsy, according to a study published in Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
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Alzheimer’s Research UK Calls for Dedicated Dementia Drugs Fund
Alzheimer’s Research UK is calling on the Government to establish a dedicated Dementia Drugs Fund that would create a route for promising new treatments to…
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Prime Minister Unveils £48M Investment to Combat Dementia
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced a £48 million public-private partnership to accelerate dementia research and improve access to clinical trials.
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David Cameron to Host Bloomberg Podcast Series on Search for Alzheimer’s Breakthroughs
Former Prime Minister David Cameron is to host a new four-part podcast series examining the latest developments in Alzheimer’s research and the search for new…
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£80m Challenge for Faster, Better Dementia Diagnosis Launched
Nine new technologies, including faster MRI brain scans and a remote cognitive assessment, are to be tested in the NHS as part of a government…
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AI Adoption Gathers Pace Across Social Care But Providers Call For Greater Support
Artificial intelligence (AI) is already being used across social care services, but providers need greater regulatory clarity, training and financial support to ensure the technology…
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‘Stigma’ Around Falling Can Deter Older People from Voicing Concerns to Doctors Study Reveals
New research from the University of Winchester suggests that older people are not only concerned about falling but are reluctant to talk about those concerns….
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NIHR to Fund Major Partnerships to Tackle the Nation’s Biggest Health and Care Challenges
The NIHR has launched the first round of Strategic Infrastructure Partnerships (SIPs) – a funding opportunity to tackle some of the most pressing health and care challenges facing the UK.
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A UK-first brain health clinic that is set to transform how dementia is diagnosed, slowed down or prevented launches today (Monday 21 September), World Alzheimer’s…
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Government Launches Survey to Hear Directly from England’s Adult Social Care Workforce
Thousands of adult social care professionals, including nurses and care workers, are being invited to share their experiences as the Government gathers evidence to shape…
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Care Workers Warned Over Hidden Blood Pressure Risk Linked to Heart Attack and Stroke
Care bosses are being warned that staff working long and irregular shifts could have dangerously high blood pressure without knowing it, putting them at greater risk of heart attack, stroke and kidney disease.
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Surrey and Borders Leads European Alzheimer’s Prevention Trial
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has this week become the first site in the UK and Europe and the third in the world…
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Statins Can Reduce Risk of dementia by up to 15%, Long-term Study Reveals
Early initiation of statins after diagnosis of type 2 diabetes was associated with a lower risk of dementia, according to a study presented at ESC…
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NICE Evidence Review Highlights Gaps in Evidence Around Managing Aggressive Behaviour in Care Settings
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is undertaking a major update of its guidance on the prevention and management of aggressive behaviour in health and social care settings.
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