Two studies published in JAMA Neurology look at diabetes drugs and the risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s. Comments on both studies: … read more
A study published in Nature looks at the effect of the shingles vaccine (Zostvax) on dementia risk. Comments provided by our … read more
An observational study published in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry looks at LDL cholesterol levels, statins, and dementia risk. … read more
A platform trial published in The Lancet Neurology looks at the efficacy of anti-amyloid drugs that could delay the onset of Alzheimer’s … read more
An observational study published in BMC Medicine looks at antidepressant use and cognitive decline in people with dementia. Prof Tara … read more
An observational study published in Nature Medicine looks at a link between abnormal brain proteins and COVID-19 infection. Prof Tara … read more
A systematic review published in Alzheimer’s and Dementia: Translational Research & Clinical Interventions looks at the association between prescribed drugs and … read more
A study published in Science Signalling looks at brain tissue injury in a dish, and the reactivation of latent HSV-1 virus that … read more
A study published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia looks at the link between gut infection and risk of Alzheimer’s disease. … read more
A study published in The BMJ looks at Alzheimer’s disease mortality among taxi and ambulance drivers. Dr Richard Oakley, Associate Director … read more
Scientists comment on MHRA saying ‘Donanemab licensed for treatment of Alzheimer’s disease in some adults’, and NICE draft guidance saying … read more
A study published in The BMJ looks at the association between certain diabetes drugs and lower risk of developing dementia. … read more
Scientists comment on both MHRA and NICE news on lecanemab for Alzheimer’s disease. Fiona Carragher, Chief Policy and Research … read more
A perspective article published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association looks at challenges for new Alzheimer’s drugs. … read more
A report published in the Lancet looks at dementia prevention, intervention and care. Dr Sarah-Naomi James, Senior Research Fellow, MRC Unit … read more
A conference abstract presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference looks at red meat intake and dementia risk. Dr Richard … read more
Scientists react to findings presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) 2024 about continuous treatment with lecanemab. Prof … read more
A conference abstract at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference looks at weight loss drug liraglutide and Alzheimer’s disease. Dr … read more
Scientist comment on the EMA decision on the use of lecanemab for Alzheimer’s disease. Prof Robert Howard, Professor of … read more
A study published in Nature Medicine looks at the shingles vaccine and risk of dementia. Prof Tara Spires-Jones, FMedSci, President … read more
