In a remarkable scientific stride, new research suggests that individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) may possess a genetic edge that helps shield them from Alzheimer’s, igniting fresh hope for experts in their quest to discover a cure or preventive strategies. The study conducted by the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis indicates that … Read more
The medicines watchdog’s decision means the drug will only be available privately. (Image: Getty) Hopes of a an Alzheimer’s treatment revolution have been dashed for millions of people after the medicines watchdog ruled a breakthrough drug was too expensive for use on the NHS. Lecanemab is the world’s first drug proven to slow the disease’s … Read more
Dementia diagnosis rates have improved since the pandemic. (Image: Getty) More people than ever before are living with a diagnosis of dementia in England as the NHS battles to boost detection rates. A record 487,432 people were known to be living with dementia as of June – but hundreds of thousands more have it. With … Read more
Using MRI scans to look for brain patterns linked to Alzheimer’s can predict who will be diagnosed with dementia up to nine years early, a study suggests. A team at Queen Mary University of London developed a first-of-its-kind method, which involves analysing the network of connections in the brain when in “idle mode”. They claimed … Read more
