New research to improve MND diagnosis, monitoring & research
Dementia ResearcherMND Scotland has announced funding for a pioneering research project that could change the way motor neuron disease (MND) is diagnosed and monitored.
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Global MND Awareness Day 2024
Each year on 21 June the MND community from around the world marks Global MND Awareness Day – a date selected because it marks the longest day of the year.
Motor neurone disease, and a gut microbe-brewery
In this show The Naked Scientists explore the mechanisms of motor neurone disease with John Ealing from the Manchester MND Care Centre.
NIA: Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease Across Diverse Populations
NIA Webinar exploring Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease Across Diverse Populations: Lessons Learned, Opportunities to Advance Science, and Recent Findings in HABS-HD
Living with Dementia Maps
Explore the IDEAL Study Living with Dementia Maps: essential tools designed from 80+ studies to enhance service planning and delivery of dementia services
Sleep may not clear brain toxins as previously thought
UK DRISurprising new research from the UKDRI reveals that contrary to previous understanding, the brain’s ability to rid itself of toxins may be reduced during sleep
How to deprescribe in primary care
NIHRNIHR Evidence article review suggested ways to improve deprescribing in primary care – particularly relavent for older people with multiple comorbidities
Google Podcasts is closing… here are 5 alternatives
After 23 June 2024, you will no longer be able to listen to podcasts in Google Podcasts. Here are some alternative players to ensure you don’t loose access
The case for adaptive EDI strategies in the UK
Clinical research in the UK is on a mission to ensure everyone, regardless of who they are. This article from the UK NIHR talks to their latest work
PREVENT Dementia 10 year Anniversary Celebration
Sharing presentations from the PREVENT Dementia Study 10 year Anniversary Event from Craig Richie, John O’Brien, Willie Stewart, Laura Booi & Lorina Naci
Latest Advancements in Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease
This IBRO webinar recording brings together emerging early-career neuroscientists to discuss the latest advancements in understanding and detecting the disease.
UK is a step closer to blood tests for diagnosing dementia
New countrywide trials to identify accurate & speedy blood tests to diagnose dementia, in a bid to improve the UK’s shocking diagnosis rate.