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Tag Archives: Dementia Innovation
Blood Test Able to Predict Alzheimer’s Disease Decades Before Symptoms? (BBC News / Neurology)
Summary Research published in the Neurology journal claims a significant breakthrough in the development of a blood test (for plasma Aβ42/Aβ40) which may be able to predict Alzheimer’s Disease onset with 94% accuracy. Due caution: “But it’s important to note … Continue reading
Posted in BBC News, Diagnosis, For Doctors (mostly), For Nurses and Therapists (mostly), For Researchers (mostly), In the News, International, Quick Insights, Universal Interest
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Who and What is the Dementia Envoy? (WDC / Department of Health)
Summary The Prime Minister has appointed David Mayhew as the latest Dementia Envoy. Dennis Gillings was the former World Dementia Envoy. “The envoy works with countries, corporations and leaders from around the world, sharing expertise and promoting research and support … Continue reading
Posted in Alzheimer’s Research UK, Charitable Bodies, Commissioning, Department of Health, For Researchers (mostly), In the News, International, Mental Health, Models of Dementia Care, National, Non-Pharmacological Treatments, Pharmacological Treatments, Quick Insights, UK, Universal Interest
Tagged Academia-Industry Partnerships, Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK), British Prime Minister's Office, Challenge on Dementia (David Cameron), Collaborative Projects, Cross-Sector Partnerships, Data Sharing, David Cameron, David Mayhew CBE: Former Chairman of JP Morgan Cazenove, David Mayhew CBE: Vice Chairman of JP Morgan’s Global Investment Bank, David Mayhew CBE: Wellcome Trust Investment Committee, David Mayhew: Chairman of Alzheimer’s Research UK, David Mayhew: Dementia Envoy (2016-), Dementia Challenge, Dementia Consortium, Dementia Discovery Fund, Dementia Discovery Fund (DDF), Dementia Friends, Dementia Innovation, Dementia Research, Dementia Research Funding, Dementia Research Priorities, Dementia Research: UK Impact, Dennis Gillings: Former World Dementia Envoy, Department of Health Dementia Challenge, GAAD: Global Action Against Dementia, Global Action Against Dementia, Global Action Against Dementia (GAAD), Global Envoy for Dementia Innovation, Global Outlook, Global Social Investment for Dementia, Government Research Funding, International Collaborations, International Programmes, JP Morgan, Knowledge Translation, Leadership, Partnership, Partnership and Collaboration, Partnership Working, Prime Minister's Challenge on Dementia, Prime Minister's Office, Prime Minister’s Dementia Challenge, Research and Innovation, Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt MP: Former Secretary of State for Health, WDC: World Dementia Council, World Alzheimer Report 2014, World Dementia Council, World Dementia Envoy
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World Dementia Council’s Newsletter: Issue No.2 (World Dementia Council)
Summary The World Dementia Envoy, Dr Dennis Gillings, has published the second edition of the World Dementia Council Newsletter. This is available in English currently. Translations into other languages are expected to follow shortly. Full Text Link Reference Second World … Continue reading
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Defeat Dementia Campaign (Alzheimer’s Research UK)
Summary Alzheimer’s Research UK’s “Defeat Dementia” campaign was announced at the Global Dementia Legacy Event on June 19th 2014. Commitments included in the Defeat Dementia programme include: The launch of the Alzheimer’s Research UK Stem Cell Research Centre. There is a £2 … Continue reading
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