Scientists Discover Secret of “Supercentenarians”
People that live to be 100 or even older – supercentenarians – may have a specific quirk of their immune systems to thank. That’s according… Read More
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Norwich Doctor Raises Awareness of Dementia in Powerful Charity Campaign
Norwich-based clinician and researcher, Prof Michael Hornberger, takes the spotlight in a hard-hitting new charity film, exploring the impact vascular dementia has on the brain…. Read More
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Nearly Half of UK Adults Can’t Name a Single Type of Dementia
A new UK-wide poll commissioned by Alzheimer’s Research UK has revealed that nearly half (46%) of UK adults are unable to name a single type… Read More
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University of Hertfordshire Leads Research to Enhance Care Home Residents’ Quality of Life
The University of Hertfordshire is leading a National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) funded four-year study to improve how researchers, health and social care… Read More
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Can Body Cameras Reduce Violence and Aggression in the Care Industry?
A staggering 71% of care home workers have faced violence and aggression in their workplace, with the most common type of abuse being verbal. In… Read More
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People Become More Comfortable Discussing Death as They Get Older, Research Shows
A survey has revealed that people generally become more comfortable discussing death as they get older. The same research also revealed a disparity between the… Read More
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Lifestyle Critical Factor In Modifying Alzheimer’s Risk, Studies Show
A study led by researchers in Chicago has explored how our lifestyle choices could influence our risk of Alzheimer’s disease. The researchers analysed health data… Read More
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Dementia Experts Identify Gaps Holding Back Potential Treatments
The work, funded by Alzheimer’s Research UK, calls for a fresh focus on how research is conducted, including new approaches to clinical trials and incentives… Read More
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New Analysis Highlights “Deeply Flawed Assumptions” Behind Mental Capacity (Amendment) Bill
New analysis of the Mental Capacity (Amendment) Bill identifies problematic assumptions that could lead to badly implemented law. The analysis of government’s impact assessment identifies a… Read More
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Hormone Therapy Linked to Small Alzheimer’s Risk Increase
Researchers in Finland have found that women who receive hormone replacement therapy are at slightly higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s. The findings are published in… Read More
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UK Care Home Industry In Crisis Says Research
– Occupancy rates hit record high – – Continues to see loss in beds year-on-year- Care home occupancy rates are at the highest levels ever… Read More
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Research Helps Understand How Doctors Recognise When A Patient Is Dying
Research published in the journal BMJ Open has identified the key signs and symptoms that expert doctors use to recognise when terminally ill patients are… Read More
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Anti-Diabetic Medication Linked To Fewer Abnormal Brain Changes In Alzheimer’s Disease
Researchers in the US have found that people with Alzheimer’s disease who had also been treated with antidiabetic medication, have fewer signs of abnormal gene… Read More
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Pregnancy Condition Pre-Eclampsia Linked to Increased Dementia Risk
Researchers in Denmark have found a link between the condition pre-eclampsia, which occurs during pregnancy, and an increased risk of dementia. The findings are published… Read More
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Spontaneous Errors in Genetic Code Could Contribute to Alzheimer’s
Researchers in the UK have suggested that spontaneous errors or ‘mutations’ in the genetic code could explain cases of dementia that are not inherited. The… Read More
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