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Podcast – Cochrane Dementia Group

07/06/2021

Dementia Researcher

Dr Anna Volkmer is joined by Dr Terry Quinn & Dr Jenny McCleery editors of Cochrane Dementia Group. Discussing the work of Cochrane & systematic reviews.

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Addressing Cancer in People Living with Dementia

06/06/2021

Dementia Researcher

A new study has explored the difficulties faced by people with dementia receiving cancer care. It suggests strategies for improvement.

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The molecular structure of glycine transporter 1

05/06/2021

Dementia Researcher

Dr Azadeh Shahsavar from DANDRITE explains how a collaboration enabled them to determine the molecular structure of glycine transporter 1

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Profile – Dr Jenny McCleery

04/06/2021

Dementia Researcher

Consultant Psychiatrist and joint co-ordinating editor of Cochrane Dementia Group, delivering clinical care and writing and editing systematic reviews

Partner Blogs

Old-school computing: when your lab PC is ancient

03/06/2021

Nature Careers Blog

Maintaining outdated PCs can be a matter of necessity — and a labour of love. Tech feature from Nature Careers by Anna Nowogrodzki

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Public Health England Dementia Statistics

03/06/2021

Dementia Researcher

Public Health England has updated its Dementia Statistics relating to prevalence and diagnostics, risk factors, use of hospital services and mortality.

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Profile – Dr Terry Quinn

03/06/2021

Dementia Researcher

Front line clinician working in Stroke and Older adult services in Glasgow, as well as a Reader and Joint co-ordinating editor of Cochrane Dementia

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Useful & interesting podcasts – June 2021

03/06/2021

Adam Smith

A great new podcast from our staff blogger Dr Clarissa Giebel, a recommendation from Dr Yvonne Couch, and four more from some of my favourites

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Blog – Using research to deliver change

01/06/2021

Dr Anna Volkmer

Dr Anna Volkmer writes about her work to influence commissioners to deliver what patients really want, effective research outcomes implemented.

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Getting published in an academic journal: tips from editors

31/05/2021

Dementia Researcher

Journal editors share their advice on how to structure a paper, write a cover letter – and deal with awkward feedback from reviewers

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Webinar Catch-up – Dementia Research Improving Hospital Care

28/05/2021

Dementia Researcher

In this webinar Dr Emily Oliver hosts, as 5 speakers presenting their research aimed at improve acute hospital dementia care.

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Extra Funding for UK Researchers

27/05/2021

Dementia Researcher

Adam Smith reports on news of the UK Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) new budget, with support for early career researchers

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