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HRT ‘may help prevent Alzheimer’s disease’ in at-risk women

Alzheimer’s affects an estimated one in 14 people over the age of 65 and one in every six people over the age of 80.

The Independent UK

‘Unacceptable’: Warning over plunging dementia diagnosis rates as targets missed for two years

Exclusive: Diagnosis rates have fallen across England during the pandemic, with new figures revealing a postcode lottery for patients

The Independent UK

NHS ‘nowhere near ready’ to deliver new Alzheimer’s drug, doctors say

Patients unlikely to receive lecanemab before 2026 and health service does not yet have necessary infrastructure

The Guardian - UK

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It’s just a first step, but this new Alzheimer’s drug could be a huge breakthrough

Recent lecanemab trials are reason for hope, although health services may struggle to deliver treatments, says dementia researcher Jonathan Schott

The Guardian - UK

Alzheimer's disease could be slowed down by new drug as NHS urged to speed up testing

Lecanemab could mark 'the end of the beginning' in the decades-long fight against dementia, geneticist Prof Sir John Hardy said. The drug was found to reduce brain decline in those with mild dementia

Daily Mirror

Breakthrough Alzheimer’s drug could be in UK use in a year but only for minority

Only 5% of patients eligible for the drug will be able to access it – and most of these will be private cases, experts have said.

The Independent UK

Signs of dementia could be detected nine years ahead of diagnosis – new research

The findings could help select those suitable for clinical trials for new treatments.

The Independent UK

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Rugby authorities urged to cut out contact training to reduce the risk of motor neurone disease

New research has found evidence of an increased risk of motor neurone disease among former rugby players

The Independent UK

Rugby players are 15 times more likely to develop motor neurone disease, research finds

A study examined health outcomes of 412 male, Scottish, former international rugby players

Wales Online

Rugby chiefs urged to end contact training to reduce motor neurone disease risk

A study led by the University of Glasgow looked at former Scotland internationals.

The Independent UK

Rugby players 15 times more likely to develop motor neurone disease, new research finds

Research led by the University of Glasgow found evidence of an increased risk of motor neurone disease among former rugby players

The Independent UK

Rugby authorities urged to cut out contact training to reduce the risk of MND

Research led by the University of Glasgow found evidence of an increased risk of motor neurone disease among former rugby players.

The Independent UK

Suicide risk ‘almost seven times higher’ after dementia diagnosis

Researchers say their findings indicate clinics should target suicide risk assessment at patients diagnosed before the age of 65

The Independent UK

Suicide risk ‘almost seven times higher’ after dementia diagnosis

Researchers say their findings indicate clinics should target suicide risk assessment at patients diagnosed before the age of 65.

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Evening Standard

London Marathon 2022: Big Ben trikes again as GP dons costume for charity

Simon Phillips, from Dorset, said he ‘jumped at the chance’ to wear the costume, taking the reins from Lukas Bates

The Independent UK

Big Ben strikes again at London Marathon as GP dons costume for charity

Simon Phillips, from Dorset, said he ‘jumped at the chance’ to wear the costume, taking the reins from Lukas Bates.

The Guardian - UK

Success of experimental Alzheimer’s drug hailed as ‘historic moment’

Study shows cognition in early-stage patients on lecanemab declines by 27% less than those on placebo

Wales Online

Drug shown to slow memory decline in Alzheimer's patients in 'historic' breakthrough

Alzheimer's Research UK said this is the first later-stage trial of an Alzheimer's drug 'in a generation' to successfully slow cognitive decline

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Daily Record

Alzheimer's drug is world's first shown to slow symptoms in 'historic' breakthrough

The success of an experimental drug offers new hope to people affected by the cruel disease.

Wales Online

Major breakthrough for dementia and Alzheimer's as drug found to reduce decline

Alzheimer’s Research UK said the finding was a “historic moment for dementia research”

The Independent UK

‘Major breakthrough’ as dementia drug found to ‘slow cognitive decline’

The new clinical trial found that there was a significant reduction in the decline in memory and thinking usually seen in early-stage patients.

Daily Record

Lanarkshire MP backs call to get more participants for dementia clinical trials

New figures reveal significantly fewer people are taking part in dementia research compared to other health conditions.

Chronicle Live

Newcastle University gets £720,000 funding towards hunt for drug to treat rare dementia

Work continues in Newcastle to understand dementia with Lewy Bodies - the disease which actor Robin Williams suffered from.

AFP

International efforts needed to understand sport's dementia risk: report

London (AFP) - Coordinated international research is vital to boost understanding of the link between brain injuries in people playing sport and the development of dementia, a report said on Tuesday.

Daily Mirror

Loss of smell from Covid could increase Alzheimer's disease risk, warns new research

The long-term impact of Covid continues to surprise scientists, with new discoveries found almost weekly. Researchers now warn the risk of developing Alzheimer’s may be heightened due to the inflammation link

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