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Jun 10, 2022 · PET scans detect specific molecules in the brain. They are more commonly used in research than for diagnosis. By injecting or swallowing safe radioactive dyes which bind to …

The word dementia describes a group of symptoms including memory loss, confusion, mood changes and difficulty with day-to-day tasks.. There are a number of different types of …

Nov 9, 2023 · A new year has arrived. For some, this is the time of year to reflect on both ourselves, and the loved ones we’ve recently spent time with. If you spent time with family and …

Mild cognitive impairment. also referred to as MCI, describes memory and thinking problems that are mild but still noticeable. Mild- not severe.. Cognitive- to do with the way our brains think, …

Amyloid is a protein which builds up in the brain in Alzheimer’s disease. The discovery of amyloid in Alzheimer’s disease was made possible by scientists who worked with families who had a …

In our body, there are billions of nerve cells which send messages to each other. These messages help us to move, think, and remember. In Alzheimer’s disease and dementia with …

Diagnosing dementia, and which type of dementia someone has is important.Yet a third of people living with dementia over 65 in England do not get a diagnosis. The number of people getting …

There are two main types of Alzheimer’s. Late onset Alzheimer’s starts after age 65, and young onset Alzheimer’s affects people before age 65. Different genes can be involved in the …

Dec 19, 2024 · Dr Susan Kohlhaas, our Executive Director of Research and Partnerships talks to us about the dementia drugs that could follow lecanemab and donanemab. And exciting new …