Tag Archives: Pre-Dementia (MCI)

Cognitive Impairment in Parkinson’s Disease: the State of Current Understanding (NPJ Parkinson’s Disease)

Posted on July 9, 2018 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The following review summarises a recent conference on the topic of cognitive impairment encountered in Parkinson’s Disease. Full Text Link Reference Goldman, JG. Vernaleo, BA. [and] Camicioli, R. [et al] (2018). Cognitive impairment in Parkinson’s disease: a report from … Continue reading →

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Spatial Navigation Tests For Disorientation May Identify Preclinical Alzheimer’s Disease? (BBC News / Science / JGCR / Brain)

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary A German study indicates that persons with a high genetic risk of developing Alzheimer’s Disease might be identified early by monitoring their performance in tests involving navigation through a virtual maze. Full Text Link Reference Virtual reality maze ‘predicts … Continue reading →

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Brief Introduction to the DIAN-TU Study (BBC News)

Posted on October 23, 2015 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer Network Trials Unit (DIAN-TU) is based at University College Hospital in London, and has the aim of finding ways to prevent the development of Alzheimer’s Disease in people at high risk, before physical / clinical … Continue reading →

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Increasing Number of Volunteers for Dementia Research (BBC News / NIHR)

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The National Institute for Health Research has reported a significant increase in the number of people volunteering to participate in medical research into dementia. Roughly 22,000 people are taking part in 100 different studies into the degenerative brain diseases; … Continue reading →

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Join Dementia Research: Clinical Trials Matchmaker Service (Department of Health / Dementia Challenge / BBC News)

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The “Join Dementia Research” website assists people with dementia to learn about, and become involved in, dementia research. A new enhancement to this service allows people with dementia (or their families / carers for example, acting on their behalf) … Continue reading →

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National Screening for Dementia Not Recommended (UK NSC / AHRQ / Annals of Internal Medicine / Epidemiology / International Journal of Epidemiology)

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) has upheld previous recommendations against screening people aged 65 and over for dementia. This decision follows an extensive review of the evidence. The UK NSC has concluded that tests for dementia, which … Continue reading →

Promoting Awareness of Current Trials and Encouraging Public Engagement in Dementia Research (NIHR / Join Dementia Research)

Posted on December 30, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The “Join Dementia Research” website has been designed to assist people to learn more about dementia research which is ongoing, whether in their local areas or across the UK. This service offers the public opportunities to get involved in … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: Pre-Dementia (MCI)

Spatial Navigation Tests For Disorientation May Identify Preclinical Alzheimer’s Disease? (BBC News / Science / JGCR / Brain)

Brief Introduction to the DIAN-TU Study (BBC News)

Increasing Number of Volunteers for Dementia Research (BBC News / NIHR)

National Screening for Dementia Not Recommended (UK NSC / AHRQ / Annals of Internal Medicine / Epidemiology / International Journal of Epidemiology)

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