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Endorsed – New method for evaluating severity of Alzheimer’s

01/08/2024

Dementia Researcher

The IMI AMYPAD project robustly assessed a numerical scale from 0-100 that can be used to quantitatively compare brain scans of Alzheimer’s patients.

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Swapping processed foods for nuts and beans may lower dementia risk

31/07/2024

Dementia Researcher

A Four-decade study of more than 130,000 people measured the risk of your morning bacon or ballgame hot dog – news from AAIC 24

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Podcast – AAIC 2024 – Day Two

31/07/2024

Dementia Researcher

Highlights from the second day of AAIC 2024. Hosted by Caitlyn Fastenau with guests Dr Balogun Wasiu, Dr Jessica Caldwell and Sophia Krix

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Blog – Academic Promotions: A Tale of Two Tries

31/07/2024

Dr Connor Richardson

Dr Connor Richardson is back with Part 2 of his blog – this time he’s over the promotion failure and finding his promotable alter ego (the confident one)

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Profile – Sophia Krix, University of Bonn

30/07/2024

Dementia Researcher

Sophia Krix, PhD Student at University of Bonn working on Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning for Precision Medicine for earlier diagnosis of Alzheimer’s

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Podcast – AAIC 2024 – Day One

30/07/2024

Dementia Researcher

Highlights from Day One of the AAIC 2024. Hosted by Dr Francesca Farina with special guests Dr Merci Best, Dr Tamlyn Watermeyer and Dr Annalise Rahman-Filipiak

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NIHR Clinical Trials Toolkit

30/07/2024

NIHR

Are you designing a clinical trial? Take a look at at the NIHR Clinical Trials Toolkit (updated) for info & advice, step by step of study design & delivery

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GLP-1 Drug Liraglutide May Protect Against Dementia

30/07/2024

Alzheimer's Association

Research reported at AAIC shows a GLP-1 agonist — the class of drugs shown to help with diabetes and weight loss may also protect the brain.

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Learn How the MND Association is fighting MND

30/07/2024

Dementia Researcher

Read the new report from the MND Association – learn about their work on translational research, work funded, partnerships and about new trial designs.

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Exposure to Wildfire Smoke Greatly Raises Risk of Dementia

30/07/2024

Alzheimer's Association

Wildfire smoke may be particularly hazardous to brain health, according to a 10-year study of more than 1.2 million southern Californians.

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Profile – Dr Merci Ngozi Best, University of Michigan

29/07/2024

Dementia Researcher

Dr Merci Best is a Research Fellow at University of Michigan studying neuronal structure and function in Alzheimer’s, FTD and progressive supranuclear palsy

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Blog – Navigating challenging conversations in academia

29/07/2024

Dr Jodi Watt

Dr Jodi Watt discusses effective communication in academia. Learn to support colleagues with empathy—read the latest blog for practical tips!