Did Dementia Patient Care Go Downhill During the Pandemic?
Alz ForumNew research reports that dementia patients in six countries were more likely to be prescribed antipsychotics during the 2020 lockdowns than before.
Research News
3+ concussions linked to worse brain function in later life
Dementia ResearcherExperiencing three or more concussions is linked with worsened brain function in later life, according to research published today in the Journal of Neurotrauma
WHO Global Dementia Observatory
Do you have research findings or resources that could help others? Submit them to the WHO Global Dementia Observatory Knowledge Exchange Platform
What matters to older people with frailty in hospital?
NIHROlder people living with frailty value their autonomy in hospital. Research finds they want to feel in control of their healthcare & feel safe when they go home
Seasons Greetings 2022
Adam SmithMerry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Dementia Researcher – thank you for all your support over the year, and here are a few stats we’re excited to share.
A Clinical & Scientific perspective on Lecanemab – UKDRI
UK DRICatch-up on the UKDRI Roundtable to discuss the promising Phase III trial data of lecanemab ollowing presentation of results from Eisai/Biogen at CTAD.
Catch-up Dementia Research Charity Chatathon
Did you miss last weeks Dementia Research Charity Chatathon? Catch-up on all the sessions now in these recordings on YouTube & in your Podcast App.
9 in 10 of the public underestimate the impact of dementia
A public opinion poll conducted by YouGov for EMBED-Care, finds that only 42% of the British public are aware that dementia is a terminal illness
Lecanemab – good news for people living with dementia
Lecanemab – Eisai Co. and Biogen Inc. announced today that the results from the Clarity AD clinical study of lecanemab were positive.
Gantenerumab Falls Short in Phase 3
Roche and Genentech announce negative top-line results for their anti-amyloid antibody gantenerumab In the two Phase 3 GRADUATE trials
Alzheimer Europe Conference News
Day by day news from last weeks Alzheimer Europe Conference, with all the essential updates you need to keep on top of the research presented.
Changing working lives
Prof Veronica van Heyningen discusses the challenges to intergenerational fairness within research culture, and introduces our Changing Working Lives project.