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What are the main benefits of getting involved with a clinical trial?
You may not be aware but September is World Alzheimer’s Month. This is an international campaign which has been running for 6 years, designed to raise awareness and challenge the stigma that surrounds dementia. This year’s theme is ‘Remember Me’ to highlight the importance of early detection and diagnosis of dementia. World Alzheimer’s Day is … Continued
Does Alzheimer’s only affect old people?
It’s common to associate Alzheimer’s disease and dementia with older people but the condition can affect younger people too. Of all the people who have Alzheimer’s disease, about 5 percent will develop symptoms before age 65. People with dementia whose symptoms started before they were 65 are often described as having young-onset dementia. This can … Continued
This years’ AAIC highlights that research is the key to finding a cure for Alzheimer’s Disease
Glasgow Memory Clinic recently attended the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC 17) in London and a beacon of hope shone brightly and strongly during this years’ annual global gathering of Alzheimer’s researchers. At no point in human history have more scientists and researchers focussed their minds and efforts on finding a cure for Alzheimer’s – … Continued
Our research and current studies
Our research – we want to find a cure for Alzheimer’s disease Glasgow Memory Clinic is currently working on a new generation of treatments for Memory impairment, Prodromal Alzheimer’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease and Dementia. We are the only centre in Scotland that has conducted research on all of the currently licensed treatments for Alzheimer’s disease. … Continued
The facts: Alzheimer’s disease and Dementia
What is Alzheimer’s disease? The name ‘Alzheimer’ originates from the German psychiatrist and neuropathologist, Dr Aloysius “Alois” Alzheimer, who is credited with identifying the first published case of ‘presenile dementia’ – which was identified as Alzheimer’s disease in 1906. Alzheimer’s disease has been the most common cause of dementia for over 40 years. There are … Continued