Browse through our recent news and keep up to date with the latest on what’s been happening at Neuroclin Glasgow.
Jeremy Paxman Gets Parkinson’s Diagnosis After Doctor Saw Him on TV
In a recent interview, British journalist and broadcaster Jeremy Paxman revealed that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease after a doctor noticed him on TV. Parkinson’s disease is a condition in which parts of the brain become progressively damaged over many years. The three main symptoms of the condition are involuntary shaking of particular … Continued
A Volunteer’s Guide: Your first visit to our clinic – what to expect
Your first visit to our clinic – what to expect At our clinic, we welcome new volunteers for clinical studies every day. We understand that applying to take part in a clinical study can be a big decision for many. We wanted to put together a guide to explain the process from start to finish, … Continued
Diary of an Intern – Nicole
Glasgow Memory Clinic Intern Programme 2022 This summer we launched our first ever Intern Programme, providing opportunities for new graduates to experience the research environment first-hand.Nicole, a Pharmacology graduate spent August with us and shares some of her placement highlights here… “After graduating in the summer with a BSc (Hons) degree in Pharmacology, I was … Continued
Diary of an Intern – Bethany
Glasgow Memory Clinic Intern Programme 2022 This summer we launched our first ever Intern Programme, providing opportunities for new graduates to experience the research environment first-hand. Bethany, a Psychology graduate spent July with us and shares some of her placement highlights here… “As the final year of my psychology degree was coming to … Continued
Diary of an Intern – Sophie
Glasgow Memory Clinic Intern Programme 2022 This summer we launched our first ever Intern Programme, providing opportunities for new graduates to experience the research environment first-hand. Sophie, a Neuroscience graduate has spent the past month with us and has documented some of her intern journey here… “As a recent Neuroscience graduate, I was … Continued
Can people with dementia remember old memories?
Can people with dementia remember old memories? This is a question that has been asked time and time again, but unfortunately, there is no easy answer. It really depends on the individual and the severity of their dementia. Some people with dementia may be able to recall old memories quite clearly, while others may only … Continued
Glasgow Memory Clinic’s 900,000 steps challenge in June
Team ‘GMC’ with be walking 900,000 steps this June for Alzheimer Scotland Alzheimer’s disease is a devastating condition that affects millions of people around the world. According to the Alzheimer’s Society, in the UK alone, there are 900,000 people living with dementia and with an ageing population, this number is expected to rise sharply in … Continued
Senior Management take on the Edinburgh Marathon for Alzheimer Scotland!
Jennifer Lynch is fundraising for Alzheimer Scotland If you have visited the clinic, there’s a good chance you might know our Medical Director, Jennifer Lynch, who has been with the business over the 15 years. As a busy working mum, Jennifer knows the importance of keeping active and healthy and when applications opened for … Continued
How common is the APOE4 gene?
What is the connection between your genes and Alzheimer’s? Nature of nurture? The cause of Alzheimer’s disease – is probably a combination. While genes may not be our destiny, there are certain genes that can either increase or decrease our risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. At Glasgow Memory clinic we look to understand the … Continued
The Art of Bringing Memories Back to Life
With language being affected rather early in the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, it can be particularly frustrating for a loved one to watch the person they care for really struggle to get the right words out, or seemingly forget even the most of prominent memories. Expressing yourself through art is a very liberating way for … Continued