Apathy could predict onset of dementia years before other symptoms
Apathy – a lack of interest or motivation – could predict the onset of some forms of dementia many years before symptoms start, offering a ‘window of
Dec. 15, 2020 • ~5 min
Researchers show how to target a 'shape-shifting' protein in Alzheimer’s disease
A new study suggests that it is possible to design drugs that can target a type of shape-shifting protein involved in Alzheimer’s disease, which was previously
Nov. 4, 2020 • ~5 min
Improved MRI scans could aid in development of arthritis treatments
An algorithm that analyses MRI images and automatically detects small changes in knee joints over time could be used in the development of new treatments for arthritis.
June 9, 2020 • ~5 min
Moderate exercise in middle and older age cuts time spent in hospital
Men and women aged 40–79 are at significantly lower (25–27%) risk of long or frequent hospital admissions if they do some form of physical activity, a new study suggests.
May 7, 2020 • ~5 min
Antidepressant use more than doubles among over 65s in two decades
The proportion of people aged over 65 on antidepressants has more than doubled in two decades, according to new research led by the University of Cambridge and University of East Anglia (UEA).
Oct. 7, 2019 • ~4 min
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