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Commentary submitted by Dr Sonya Miller in their own words.
Back to profileVeteran journalist Jon Snow ‘bowled over’ by support after Alzheimer’s diagnosis
With someone in the world developing dementia every three seconds, it is clear this is one of the globe’s greatest unmet medical needs.
Blood test could detect signs of Alzheimer’s ‘decades before symptoms’ – study
After the initial hype about their utility in clinical practice, it’s clear there is now increasing discussion among industry about the relevance of blood biomarkers when it comes to pre-symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease.
At-home test can predict Alzheimer’s risk – study
Tests like this could help reduce waiting times, increase access to treatments for those that need them most.
Alzheimer’s drugs ‘make no meaningful difference to patients’, say researchers
The headlines today that some amyloid-targeting drugs “make no meaningful difference to patients” will certainly be a cause for concern for many.
More training for baristas to make coffee than carers for dementia, says charity
As a society we need to treat those living with dementia with more respect.
Blood test ‘can predict dementia risk in women 25 years before symptoms appear’
There is concern about delivering a biomarker diagnosis before any symptoms have been confirmed.
Alzheimer’s disease: Reading, writing and learning languages ‘cuts risk by 40%’
It’s all about investing in the health of our brains.
Menopause causes loss of brain matter which could explain dementia risk – study
While the concept of brain health is relatively new, it cannot be separated from general health.