Diseases
Research presented by Lily Zhong and colleagues at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in San Francisco, California, has shed new light on the mechanisms underlying Alzheimer's disease (AD) in women. According to the researchers, approximately 50 million people worldwide are affected by AD, with women making up two-thirds
Diseases
Researchers from the University of Lubeck have published a study on the potential of epigenetic mechanisms as mediators of genetic and environmental influences in Alzheimer's disease. The study focuses on blood-based DNA methylation signatures as minimally invasive peripheral biomarkers for the disease. The investigators found associations between blood
Diseases
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a subcutaneous formulation of Leqembi (lecanemab), branded as Leqembi Iqlik, for weekly maintenance dosing following an 18-month IV initiation phase. This breakthrough approval opens the door for faster and simpler drug delivery and paves the way for combination therapies, a
Diseases
Research conducted in Taizhou, People's Republic of China, has led to the development of a miniaturized electrochemical platform for the detection of amyloid-b oligomers (AbOs), key biomarkers in early Alzheimer's disease progression. The platform, described in the journal Bioelectrochemistry, utilizes a disposable screen-printed electrode functionalized with
Diseases
A study published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease has found that combination therapies involving metformin with sulfonylureas or a dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitor (DPP-4i) are associated with a slower rate of cognitive decline in patients with both Alzheimer's disease (AD) and type 2 diabetes mellitus
Alzheimer's disease
This September, the Lanka Alzheimer's Foundation (LAF) joins the global community in commemorating World Alzheimer's Month, led by Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI) to raise awareness and challenge stigma around dementia. Research highlights the importance of healthy lifestyle choices in delaying or preventing dementia, yet
Associations
Richard McCourt's experience as a carer for his mother, Helen, who suffered from frontotemporal dementia, highlights the inadequate support for those living with the condition. Despite receiving some help from services, including a local nurse who acted as a "fairy godmother," Richard's family felt
Associations
Margaret Hawman, a Crediton resident, has accomplished a remarkable feat by raising over £900 for the Alzheimer's Society through her participation in the Great North Run half marathon. The event, which took place in Newcastle and ended in South Shields, saw Margaret finish in an impressive 2 hours,
Associations
The Marlowes, a prominent shopping center, has demonstrated its commitment to supporting the Alzheimer's Society through its regular Alzheimer's Society Coffee Mornings. These monthly gatherings provide a safe and welcoming space for individuals affected by dementia to connect with others and access support. The events have
Fund raising
In a bid to raise vital funds for its national charity partner, Alzheimer's Research UK, Dobbies Garden Centre has introduced a limited-edition Sensory Garden 15 Bulbs Collection. The collection, priced at £15, will see £5 from each sale donated to the charity, aiming to raise a total of
Fund raising
The Borough Theatre in Abergavenny will host Forget Me Not Productions' third charity concert, Beyond Broadway, on September 6, featuring a cast of 33 adult performers and 20 youth members. Founded by Cait Davies in 2020 after her father's passing from dementia, the company has raised over
Fund raising
Woodley Grange, a care home in Romsey, held a charity event, "August Love Life Café," on August 29, to support Alzheimer's charities. The event was a huge success, raising £370 for the cause. The care home's lounge was decorated in purple to show their
