Amyloid Plaques Turn More Toxic as They Age
Alz ForumCombining isotopic labeling and transcriptomics, scientists found that mature plaques in mice wreaked more havoc on surrounding synapses than immature ones.
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NIHR ARC Series on Health Inequalities
NIHRCatch-up on this years NIHR ARC webinar recordings exploring Health Inequalities through a lens of Early Life, Later Life, LGBTQ+ Communities and more
Revised diagnostic criteria for Alzheimer’s Published
Dementia ResearcherNew diagnostic criteria for Alzheimer’s presented at the Clinical Trials on Alzheimer’s Disease Conference in Madrid on behalf of International Working Group
Frailty: Research shows how to improve care
Discover NIHR’s latest insights on frailty & its impact. Evidence-based strategies help improve care quality, reduce hospital admissions & support independence
Donanemab fails UK NICE Approval Evaluation
NICE says evidence is needed on the clinical and cost-effectiveness of donanemab, a new treatment for mild Alzheimer’s disease.
Highlights from Lausanne XI
Highlights from the Lausanne XI Conference – ideas, diverse perspectives, and deep expertise from prevention to treatments.
Livestream Recording: Innovating with Alzheimer’s Society
Livestream with Alzheimer’s Society talking about their Launchpad and Innovation Programmes, three Innovators turning ideas into products and services
NIHR’s Research Delivery Network launched
A new organisation within the National Institute for Health and Care Research with an ambition to help make the UK a more attractive place to research
NHS Scotland Driving Dementia Research & Trial Delivery
Watch this livestream recording to learn more about the Scottish Neuroprogressive and Dementia Research Network, and how it can support you.
Tai chi, may improve cognition in older adults with memory problems
An NIA-funded study found that tai chi with mental puzzles and challenges improved cognition in older adults with mild cognitive impairment.
Race Against Dementia Fuels Grownbreaking Research
Race Against Dementia delivers a new £4.2 million funding programme, designed to fuel the race against one of the world’s most devastating conditions.
FINGERS Plus for Women: A New Collaboration
FINGERS + for Women: A New Collaboration between the Global BHP BrainTrust and FINGERS Brain Health Institute – focused effort to address dementia risk in women