SfN18: New strategies for identifying causes of vascular dementia
Five studies presented at SfN collectively delve into why a healthy heart and lungs may guard against Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia.
Browsing: dementia
SfN18: Disrupted sleep may exacerbate anxiety and brain disorders
Researchers have demonstrated a number of links between sleep disruption and brain disorders such as concussion, anxiety and dementia; these results could lead to potential circadian rhythm-related treatments in the future.
Further evidence links herpes virus to Alzheimer’s disease
More evidence reported for causal link between herpes viruses and Alzheimer’s; reinvigorating research into the possible role of infections – and their treatment – in the disease.
World Alzheimer’s Month 2018 – a thank you from the Editor
Find out more about how we marked World Alzheimer’s Month this year, including our fundraising event, campaign and #TalkDementia Twitter chat.
World Alzheimer’s Month 2018
Find out more about how we marked World Alzheimer’s Month this year, including our fundraising event, campaign and #TalkDementia Twitter chat.
#VoicesForDementia: World Alzheimer’s Month on Neuro Central
Join those affected by dementia, researchers and charities on our #VoicesForDementia campaign, as we try to defeat the disease!
EU countries unprepared to move Alzheimer’s treatment into clinical use, study indicates
Some EU healthcare systems have been reported to lack the capacity to rapidly move an Alzheimer’s treatment from approval into widespread clinical use.
#TalkDementia – Catch up on our Twitter chat for World Alzheimer’s Day
We look at some of the highlights of our Twitter chat (#TalkDementia), where we questioned Tara Spires-Jones, Adam Smith, Hannah Churchill, George Rook and Julie Hayden about all things dementia – from research to social stigma.
From risk to resilience: understanding the role of genetics in Alzheimer’s disease
At AAIC 2018, we had the pleasure of speaking with Catherine Kaczorowski about the innovative work she is doing to accelerate drug discovery in Alzheimer’s disease.
Air pollution and neurological disorders: challenges, controversies and future outlook
Whilst at AAIC 2018, we spoke with Tom Russ about life course air pollution exposure and the significance of this on neurological disorders.
