Jun 10, 2022 · PET scans detect specific molecules in the brain. They are more commonly used in research than for diagnosis. By injecting or swallowing safe radioactive dyes which bind to …

Dec 9, 2024 · Brilliantly written and explained in very easy language – thank you. I have just become a carer for a family member with dementia and your forthright and considerate …

Nov 9, 2023 · A new year has arrived. For some, this is the time of year to reflect on both ourselves, and the loved ones we’ve recently spent time with. If you spent time with family and …

Lecanemab (lek-an-e-mab), also called LEQEMBI®, is a drug treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. It is made by the drug company Eisai. It has been licensed for prescription in the UK for people …

Amyloid is a protein which builds up in the brain in Alzheimer’s disease. The discovery of amyloid in Alzheimer’s disease was made possible by scientists who worked with families who had a …

Risk factors for dementia we can't control. These are called ‘non-modifiable’ risk factors because we cannot ‘modify’ or change them. Here we explain how each non-modifiable risk factor …

03 alzheimersresearchuk.org 0300 111 5111 INTRODUCTION This booklet answers some common questions about dementia and the diseases that cause it, such as Alzheimer’s

In fact, the UK’s ageing population is one of the reasons that more people are being diagnosed with dementia than ever before. However younger people can also develop dementia.

In our body, there are billions of nerve cells which send messages to each other. These messages help us to move, think, and remember. In Alzheimer’s disease and dementia with …

Alzheimer's Research UK are the UK's leading Alzheimer's research charity aiming to find a cure for dementia. Together we have the power to make breakthroughs possible.