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Researchers have shown how biomarkers used to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease vary significantly depending on the time of day.  Levels of the biomarker p-tau217 were lowest in the morning, and highest in the evening, suggesting a need for standardisation of sampling times to improve diagnostic accuracy: https://lnkd.in/ehRBssCZ Read about how the GHWF is supporting biomarker research in the UK and Ireland: https://lnkd.in/efJEHzba #UniversityofSurrey #biomarkers #dementia

Excited to hear about Imperial College London’s Landmark project, which aims to identify predictive biomarkers for Parkinson’s and ultimately help develop new drug targets. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/edV6akZr Read about how the GHWF is supporting biomarker research in the UK and Ireland: https://lnkd.in/eUMHskcv #dementiabiomarkers #ImperialCollegeLondon #biomarkerresearch

UK researchers warn that demand for dementia palliative care could more than double by 2040. Read the full article here: Estimating the escalating future need for palliative care among people living with dementia - https://lnkd.in/eKkVEYc4 The GHWF funds research and support that will transform the landscape of treatment and care for those affected by neurodegenerative diseases of ageing. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/eQKdCF-k #palliativecare #dementiacare

Breakthrough study identifies shared molecular markers for three neurodegenerative conditions providing new insight into the mechanisms behind neurodegeneration. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e5SaFt2p The GHWF is a leading supporter of biomarker research in the UK and Ireland: https://lnkd.in/eUMHskcv #biomarkerresearch #dementia #dementiabiomarkers

People with undiagnosed dementia are three times more likely to go to A&E than other over-65s according to new data from the #Alzheimer’sSociety: https://lnkd.in/eHBJ9Y5r Early detection of dementia is vital to improve patient outcomes. The GHWF is committed to funding an extensive research programme into neurodegenerative diseases of ageing: https://lnkd.in/eUMHskcv #dementiadiagnosis #Alzheimer’sSociety

Consuming higher levels of flavonoid-rich foods could decrease the risk of dementia, especially for individuals at higher risk: https://lnkd.in/eFGrY8JM The GHWF funds research and support that will transform the landscape of treatment and care for those affected by neurodegenerative diseases of ageing. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/eQKdCF-k #dementiarisk #dementiaresearch

This week saw the airing of ‘Anna Richardson: Love, Loss and Dementia’, exploring the devastating impact of dementia. It is a very powerful documentary, available to watch here: https://lnkd.in/eHWkqFMV The GHWF funds research and support programmes that transform the landscape of treatment and care for those affected by dementia and other neurodegenerative diseases of ageing. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/eQKdCF-k #LoveLossAndDementia

A new ‘Rethink Dementia’ campaign launched in Scotland aims to encourage people to continue to do everyday activities with friends or relatives diagnosed with dementia. Research shows including people in social activities can help them stay well for longer and alleviate symptoms like anxiety, depression and apathy. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eXWUJt5A We fund life-changing research and support for people living with neurodegenerative diseases of ageing and their carers. https://lnkd.in/e8P4TMfJ #dementiabiomarkers #dementia

Congratulations to Avon and Somerset police who won the BDAA Gold Level accolade for their dementia safeguarding scheme which uses Bluetooth wristbands to help people with dementia who go missing: https://shorturl.at/rbuei

US researchers have discovered neurons that allow us to create ‘item memory’, potentially opening new paths for understanding and treating Alzheimer’s disease. Read the abstract here: https://lnkd.in/evMzayMv Discover how the GHWF is funding research to aid better diagnosis and treatment for people with neurodegenerative diseases here: https://lnkd.in/efJEHzba #neurologicalresearch #biomarkerresearch