Alzheimer's
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Gene variant shows promise slowing Alzheimer's
Speed Read A rare genetic trait called Christchurch could delay the onset of disease
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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The witchcraft myths haunting Africa's dementia patients
Under the Radar Lack of awareness of symptoms and shortage of specialists means sufferers are vulnerable to accusations and attacks
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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The latest breakthroughs for Alzheimer's and dementia
In Depth Amyloid-fighting medications, a 'revolutionary jab', blood testing and first oral drug see treatment at an inflection point, says expert
By The Week UK Last updated
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How the transmission of Alzheimer's might be possible
The Explainer New research links dementia cases to injections of human growth hormone from deceased donors' brains
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Lecanemab: the Alzheimer’s drug that could herald a cure
Speed Read Treatment slowed memory decline by 27% over 18 months but there are concerns over safety
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Aducanumab: what scientists are saying about new Alzheimer’s drug
In Depth US regulator’s approval comes in the wake of significant scientific debate over treatment’s effectiveness
By Sorcha Bradley Last updated
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Research reveals link between dementia gene and ‘severe Covid-19’
Speed Read Dementia patients ‘twice as likely’ to suffer severe coronavirus symptoms
By The Week Staff Published
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Why British dementia patients are being sent to Thailand
Speed Read New research reveals desperate families seeking affordable care overseas for relatives with the disease
By Gabriel Power, The Week UK Published
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Barbara Windsor’s husband reveals her Alzheimer’s battle
Speed Read Deteriorating health has left 80-year-old former Eastenders star in ‘continual confusion’
By The Week Staff Published
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Could a Mediterranean diet prevent Alzheimer’s disease?
In Depth What we can learn from diets in low dementia regions as far apart as Japan, Costa Rica and Italy
By The Week Staff Published
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Alzheimer’s gene neutralised in human brain cells for first time
In Depth Development comes after scientists switch away from testing on mouse cells
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Busy roads could be linked to dementia risk, researchers say
Speed Read Major study finds people living close to heavy traffic are more likely to develop the disease
By The Week Staff Published
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How old is your brain? Take the dementia test
In Depth Dementia has overtaken heart disease as the leading cause of death in England and Wales
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Alzheimer's drug offers 'tantalising' hope for sufferers
Speed Read New antibody drug aducanumab could be prescribed as a preventative medicine in the future, say scientists
By The Week Staff Last updated
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