Accumulation of a protein called TDP-43 is a key feature of ALS and frontotemporal dementia. In a study published in Neuron, researchers report 'seeding' this accumulation through fragments of the culprit protein created ...
Mar 28, 2025
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People with dementia can enjoy productive and rewarding working lives in the digital era, contrary to the widespread stereotype that dementia is incompatible with the use of modern technology, according to new research from ...
Mar 27, 2025
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An estimated 55 million people are believed to be living with dementia, according to health officials. Vascular diseases contribute to approximately 25% of all diagnoses.
Mar 27, 2025
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People living in more disadvantaged neighborhoods may be more likely to develop dementia than people living in neighborhoods with fewer disadvantages, according to a study published online in Neurology. The study does not ...
Mar 26, 2025
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An adult brain affected by attention deficit disorder with or without hyperactivity (ADHD) presents modifications similar to those observed in individuals suffering from dementia.
Mar 25, 2025
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Dementia is a growing health problem, affecting more than 55 million people around the world.
Mar 20, 2025
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A study led by Yue Leng, Ph.D., and Sasha Milton, followed the sleep patterns of 733 older female participants to see if specific patterns of change were associated with a higher risk of dementia. The participants, whose ...
Mar 19, 2025
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A recent study by the University of Eastern Finland shows that barriers to accessing social and medical services among older immigrants and immigrants with dementia in Finland are interconnected. The study, conducted among ...
Mar 19, 2025
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Two third-year BSc Psychology students at the University of Liverpool have achieved a significant academic milestone by co-authoring their first published research paper.
Mar 17, 2025
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Approximately one quarter of hospital beds in acute wards—wards for patients who need close care for a sudden or severe medical conditions—are occupied by someone living with dementia in the UK.
Mar 15, 2025
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