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Alzheimer's blood test could identify disease '10 years' before first symptoms

Early stage Alzheimer's could be diagnosed with a blood test that flags changes in the brain.

Daily Record · May 29, 2023

Wishaw care worker struck off by regulator after "extremely serious" conduct with dementia patient

Robert Fairley received the ultimate sanction following his actions at the unnamed care home.

Daily Record · May 29, 2023

Multiple sclerosis early signs including vision problems and tiredness

Multiple sclerosis has a wide range of potential symptoms, including problems with vision, arm or leg movement, sensation or balance

Nottingham Post · May 29, 2023

Multiple sclerosis symptoms and early signs including vision problems

It's a lifelong condition that can sometimes cause serious disability

Liverpool Echo · May 28, 2023

Autistic women and girls missing out on support due to male-skewed diagnostic tools, research finds

Autism diagnoses are rising, but researchers say autistic girls and women are going under the radar, because diagnostic tools have been designed around how it manifests in males.

ABC News · May 28, 2023

Bruce Willis’s wife Emma credits their nine-year-old daughter with important health advice

The ‘Die Hard’ actor’s family announced he had been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia earlier this year

The Independent UK · May 28, 2023

Facebook, Twitter and WhatsApp were 'no help' in preventing Covid lockdown anxiety and depression

Researchers found keeping in touch via video, phone or instant messaging did little

Wales Online · May 28, 2023

Man diagnosed with brain tumour shares two warning signs

Grant Churnin-Ritchie, 42, initially believed his health problems were caused by long Covid

The Independent UK · May 28, 2023

Only 12 of 35 dementia units promised by 2023 Australia-wide are operational, health department says

Exclusive: spokesperson says six units more will open by the end of 2024 but declines questions about cause of delay

The Guardian - AU · May 27, 2023

118 conditions you must report to the DVLA or face a hefty fine

£1,000 fines may be issued or possible prosecution if an accident occurs without notifying the DVLA of your condition

Liverpool Echo · May 27, 2023