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Glasgow Memory Clinic to attend the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC 17)
Glasgow Memory Clinic is delighted to be attending the Alzheimer’s Association International Pre-conferences and Annual Conference this month to be held at the ExCel, London. The AAIC is the largest international meeting dedicated to advancing dementia science. Every year it unites the world’s leading researchers, next generation investigators, clinicians and the care research community to … Continued
The world’s most detailed brain scan signals a promising new hope for Alzheimer’s research
Scientists at Cardiff University recently carried out the most detailed scan of the brain’s internal wiring. This advance in technology has led to Doctors being very hopeful it will increase understanding of a range of neurological disorders. The extraordinary images produced in Cardiff are the result of a special MRI Scanner – one of only … Continued
‘Memories’ painting is a stroke of genius
You’ll notice when you walk into Glasgow Memory Clinic’s reception, there is a very large and colourful painting. In 2015 Albert Enz, a former leading Alzheimer’s researcher turned artist, was commissioned to produce this piece. The artist was given the title, ‘Memories’, but no other brief. What was produced is simply a feast for the … Continued
Glasgow Memory Clinic will be attending various events and conferences including:
2017 14-15 Jul (Pre-conferences) 16-20 Jul (Annual Conference) Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) – London This is the world’s largest forum for the dementia research community. International investigators, clinicians and care providers will gather to share the latest study results, theories and discoveries that will help bring the world closer to breakthroughs in dementia science. … Continued
Keeping up the pace: Senior Research Physician runs Stirling Marathon
Dr Jennifer Lynch, Senior Research Physician at Glasgow Memory Clinic, talks about what it was like preparing for the first ever Stirling Scottish Marathon that took place on Sun 21 May. Dr Lynch joined more than 7,000 runners to take part in events across the weekend in Stirling, with The Thistles Great Stirling Family Run taking … Continued
Glasgow Memory Clinic to support Our Heroes 2017
Glasgow Memory Clinic is delighted to be sponsoring the ‘Senior Hero’ Award at this year’s Our Heroes Awards. Since 2004, Our Heroes has searched Scottish communities in search of their unsung heroes, to find the people who deserve a special acknowledgement. Readers of the Daily Record submitted a remarkable number of nominations, from which the … 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
Recent drug trial gives real hope for those with Alzheimer’s
The most common kind of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease, but despite hundreds of drug trials, nothing has been shown to combat the disease. A recent clinical study has shown a high dose of the antibody drug, aducanumab, can significantly reduce the sticky protein plaques from the brain which cause dementia and halt mental decline. The wonder antibody … Continued
Overview of Glasgow Memory Clinic
Who are we and what do we do? Glasgow Memory Clinic is an independent research organisation engaged in National and International research studies that seek to find better treatments for those with memory impairment, Alzheimer’s disease and Dementia. The clinic Director Consultant Physician Dr Fraser Inglis FRCP (Glasg/Edin) jointly ran Scotland’s first memory clinic service … Continued
The battle against dementia: Could 2016 mark a turning point in the search for an effective treatment?
The Independent have published an excellent article which puts into context all of the work the Glasgow Memory Clinic are engaged in and highlights the programs we are currently working on. To read it click here. Glasgow Memory Clinic remains at the forefront of Alzheimer’s research globally and will continue to strive to find better treatments for those with … Continued