A global initiative aims to harness digital data and wearable technologies to detect neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's. The project, backed by Bill Gates and £100m investment goal, will develop 'fingerprints' of disease that can be detected early.
British scientists have discovered two new genes associated with Alzheimer's disease, CLU and PICALM. These findings provide valuable new leads in the race to find treatments and possibly cures for the common form of Alzheimer's disease.
New research published in Lancet Neurology reveals that antipsychotic medication nearly doubles the risk of death among Alzheimer's patients over a three-year period. The study found significant increases in mortality rates for patients taking antipsychotics compared to those given oral placebos.
A new report by the London School of Economics predicts a 66% rise in people with cognitive impairment, leading to increased long-term care costs. The study suggests that demand for long-term care will rise faster among those with cognitive impairment.