Dementia: a story with many victims: Symptoms and challenges of Alzheimer’s
It never occurred to me that I would steer people toward a fictional murder mystery to explain the effects of dementia, but here we are. Full Story
It never occurred to me that I would steer people toward a fictional murder mystery to explain the effects of dementia, but here we are. Full Story
Dementia is tightening its grip on Kenya, a growing health crisis that remains largely misunderstood, stigmatised, and often overlooked. Families struggle in silence as loved ones exhibit signs of memory…
An experimental treatment appears to delay Alzheimer’s symptoms in some people genetically destined to get the disease in their 40s or 50s, according to new findings from ongoing research now…
Since becoming only the second Alzheimer's-modifying drug to gain American Federal Drug Administration approval in 2023, sales of lecanemab, known by its brand name Leqembi, have risen steadily, reaching $87…
Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementias are characterized by progressive cognitive decline, and with an aging population, the number of older Americans with dementia is expected to rise dramatically in…
My mum was officially diagnosed at 54, but looking back, she probably had symptoms for a good four or five years before then. When she first noticed odd things going…
Dementia is a devastating disease that affects people’s ability to think, remember, and perform daily tasks. Nearly seven millionAmericans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia,…
A recent study suggests that a simple blood test could help predict the onset of dementia years before symptoms appear in individuals with a specific sleep disorder. Full Story
Early detection of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) is crucial for slowing progression and improving outcomes. Researchers are exploring innovative ways to identify mild cognitive impairment (MCI), a potential…
Abigail Godfrey and Annabel Gray, who participated in a 12-week National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR)-funded summer internship last year, contributed to a systematic review exploring geographical inequalities…