Innovation in Trial Design & Delivery for the Underserved
NIHRProfessor Miles Witham, explains the purpose, strategy and objectives of the INCLUDE project ensuring trial design & delivery meet diversity aims
Research News
AI predicts dementia 2 years earlier than current systems
Dementia ResearcherAI can predict which people who attend memory clinics will develop dementia within two years with 92% accuracy, a largescale study concludes
Your thesis as a work of art using the power of AI
Adam SmithWhat does your thesis / publication look like when AI tries to convert the title into a work of art? Find out using this new service
New NIHR Open Access policy
The NIHR launches a new Open Access policy, requiring all peer-reviewed articles from research they fund to be made immediately open access
UK Government to invest £375 million in MND research
A £375 million investment to improve understanding and treatment for a range of neurodegenerative diseases, including £50 million for MND
Impact of the Pandemic on Older People
Research from shows older people who were more anxious & depressed during the pandemic had short term memory equivalent to 6 years of natural ageing.
Study of spatial navigation in dementia offers free platform
After a successful journey gathering data from 4.3 million participating players, Sea Hero Quest is now available for studies of cognition & spatial navigation
Carers benefit from online help for anxiety and depression
NIHR Evidence has published a review of research by Dr Jane Fossey, comparing online CBT with and without telephone support online psychoeducation.
People with dementia need more involvement in decisions about their long-term care
Research by Dr Rachael Kelley, highlighting that info-sharing, decision-making & capacity assessments can be improved for hospitalised people with dementia
International Podcast Day – What we’re listening to
It’s International Podcast Day, so Adam Smith is sharing is current faves, which could be worth adding to your own line-up.
People with dementia are miss out on sight & dental checks
NIHR Evidence has published new workd by Dr Catherine MacLeod suggesting people living with dementia need more support to access preventive health services.
Emerging Tech to Meet the Care & Support Needs
New publication by Sarah Abdi shares the consensus reached through a Delphi Study exploring the potential uses of new technologies in some care domains