August 24, 2023 Dementia New diagnostic test for early Alzheimer’s does not prove that you will develop the disease and requires more biomarkers to ensure accuracy.
June 5, 2023 Biomedical Engineering New non-invasive tool can detect early stages of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. However device is in prototype stage with further testing and evaluation to follow.
May 5, 2023 Neurology Lilly claims drug slows Alzheimer’s progression by 35 per cent in trial. However there are significant side effects that require our attention respecting the risk vs benefit and long-term outcomes.
January 23, 2023 Dementia Alzheimer’s Research UK has developed an online brain check-up tool that aims to cut risk of dementia at any age
June 24, 2022 Clinical Research End of week wrap up: Not being able to stand on one legs means you die earlier?, Alzheimer an autoimmune disease?, and COVID vaccines saved millions of lives according to Lancet-published study.
May 17, 2021 Dementia Take note of correlation/causation issue with headlines citing dementia & Alzheimer disease being most commonly associated with Covid-related deaths. Message is that it is usually a combination of comorbidities and age that increase death risk from Covid.
April 21, 2017 Cardiovascular Diesase Study linking soft drinks with dementia and stroke is a classic post hoc ergo propter hoc fallacy and media laps it up