Frontotemporal dementia – reasons for misdiagnosis
Frontotemporal dementia - reasons for misdiagnosis - University of Queensland researchers discovered that nearly 70 per cent of suspected frontotemporal…
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Trial for blood tests to diagnose dementia accepts first participants
A country-wide trial aiming to revolutionise how dementia is diagnosed using blood tests is now underway, in a bid to…
Early onset dementia more common than previously reported
Early onset dementia more common than previously reported – the incidence of Alzheimer's disease seems to be on the rise.…
Hot weather warning for people with dementia
With the heat health warning at yellow as temperatures continue to rise, Alzheimer’s Society is providing advice to help people…
Judges and Physicians: views on Guardians for Dementia Patients
Judges and physicians have very different views about appointing a legal guardian for people with dementia: Published in the European…
Blood tests for diagnosing dementia a step closer for UK
Two world-class research teams will carry out countrywide trials to identify accurate and quick blood tests that can diagnose dementia,…
World’s first high-resolution brain developed by 3D printer
In a joint project between MedUni Vienna and TU Wien, the world's first 3D-printed "brain phantom" has been developed, which…
Call to dementia charity to navigate legal and financial challenges of the condition
The UK’s leading dementia charity has revealed people needing legal and financial help are amongst the top calls they received…
Dementia: New Year Health MOT
Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer, and one in three people born in the UK today will develop the condition…
Bruce Willis’s diagnosis sees 2023 web spike in interest in rare dementia
‘Bruce Willis effect’ – Die Hard star’s diagnosis sees 2023 web spike in interest in rare dementia. The UK’s leading…
Dementia: Top Tips for supporting someone at Christmas
Colourful decorations, carol singing, exchanging gifts, and catching up with friends and family – it’s all part of what makes…
Heart-breaking Christmas for people with dementia
Christmas changed forever as a third of people with dementia are unable to visit loved ones and 25% are no…