Continence, dementia & preserving dignity
NIHRNIHR Evidence review looks at the latest continence research for professionals, family and carers, to support improvements and identify research gaps
Research News
Discovery indicates MND may be caused by abnormal lipid processing in cells
Dementia ResearcherGenetics study adds weight to a theory that motor neurone degenerative diseases are caused by abnormal lipid processing pathways inside brain cells
NIHR Race Equality Framework
New NIHR self-assessment tool to help organisations improve racial equality in public involvement in health and care research.
Podcasts you might want to try
This week Adam Smith attended the first UK Podcast Show – to celebrate we asked him to share the shows he is listening to.
New CSF & Plama Tests arrive in US
Alz ForumThe first FDA approval of a CSF test, and increased options for plasma testing, will give patients easier access to these diagnostic aids.
UKDRI Opens its New Care Research & Technology Centre
Pioneering tech set to transform support for people living with dementia through the new UK Dementia Research Institute Care Research & Technology Centre
Dementia Action Week 2022
It’s Dementia Action Week and we have 3 simple things you can do to help – take action today it will only take 3 minutes.
Mental Health Awareness Week
One in four adults feel lonely some or all of the time. There’s no single cause and there’s no one solution. But help is out there.
Study offers hope after dementia diagnosis
Study at Norfolk & Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust aims to understand if attending ‘Recovery College’ courses can help people follwoing a dementia diagnosis
Drilling Down into the CMS Aduhelm Decision
Medicare limits Aduhelm coverage to clinical trials, but OKs registry-based studies for traditionally approved anti-Aβ antibodies
NIHR support for social care research
The National Institute for Health Research has changed its name, demonstrating a long-term commitment to social care research.
New ISTAART Pricing – Free for Students
Alzheimer's AssociationISTAART has has updated its membership fees. All students worldwide, and researchers of all stages from LMIC / UMIC countries now benefit from free membership,