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£60,000 Alzheimer's Drug Faces Criticism Over Limited Benefits and High Risks
A new £60,000-a-year Alzheimer's drug, Donanemab, offered privately in London, is criticized for minimal benefits and risks like brain swelling and bleeding, despite UK regulator approval; NHS rejected it due to cost-ineffectiveness.
£60,000 Alzheimer's Drug Faces Criticism Over Limited Benefits and High Risks
A new £60,000-a-year Alzheimer's drug, Donanemab, offered privately in London, is criticized for minimal benefits and risks like brain swelling and bleeding, despite UK regulator approval; NHS rejected it due to cost-ineffectiveness.
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60% Bias Score
Study Links Certain Medications to Reduced Dementia Risk
A Cambridge University study analyzing data from over 130 million health records found that use of antibiotics, antivirals, and anti-inflammatory drugs correlated with a lower dementia risk, supporting the "infection hypothesis" of Alzheimer's disease and suggesting potential for repurposing existin...
Study Links Certain Medications to Reduced Dementia Risk
A Cambridge University study analyzing data from over 130 million health records found that use of antibiotics, antivirals, and anti-inflammatory drugs correlated with a lower dementia risk, supporting the "infection hypothesis" of Alzheimer's disease and suggesting potential for repurposing existin...
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40% Bias Score
Common Drugs May Reduce Dementia Risk: Large-Scale Study
A study of over 130 million people found that common drugs like ibuprofen and antibiotics may reduce the risk of dementia, supporting the theory that infections might trigger some forms of the disease; however, experts say more research is needed.
Common Drugs May Reduce Dementia Risk: Large-Scale Study
A study of over 130 million people found that common drugs like ibuprofen and antibiotics may reduce the risk of dementia, supporting the theory that infections might trigger some forms of the disease; however, experts say more research is needed.
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40% Bias Score
AI Tool Detects Early Dementia Signs from Retinal Scans
Scottish researchers developed an AI tool using almost a million eye scans to detect early dementia signs from retinal photographs, aiming for wider rollout to opticians by 2026, improving early diagnosis and patient outcomes.
AI Tool Detects Early Dementia Signs from Retinal Scans
Scottish researchers developed an AI tool using almost a million eye scans to detect early dementia signs from retinal photographs, aiming for wider rollout to opticians by 2026, improving early diagnosis and patient outcomes.
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40% Bias Score
Study Links Common Medications to Increased or Decreased Dementia Risk
Analysis of 14 studies involving over 130 million individuals reveals that certain medications (antipsychotics, some blood pressure and diabetes drugs, antidepressants, vitamins/supplements) may increase dementia risk, while others (vaccines, anti-inflammatories, antibiotics) show a potential risk r...
Study Links Common Medications to Increased or Decreased Dementia Risk
Analysis of 14 studies involving over 130 million individuals reveals that certain medications (antipsychotics, some blood pressure and diabetes drugs, antidepressants, vitamins/supplements) may increase dementia risk, while others (vaccines, anti-inflammatories, antibiotics) show a potential risk r...
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40% Bias Score
Pauline Quirke Retires from Acting Due to Dementia
Pauline Quirke, a 65-year-old actress known for "Birds of a Feather," has retired from acting due to a 2021 dementia diagnosis; her husband announced her retirement and highlighted her successful Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts (PQA), which will continue to operate.
Pauline Quirke Retires from Acting Due to Dementia
Pauline Quirke, a 65-year-old actress known for "Birds of a Feather," has retired from acting due to a 2021 dementia diagnosis; her husband announced her retirement and highlighted her successful Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts (PQA), which will continue to operate.
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Assisted Dying Bill: Judge Advocates for Inclusion of Neurodegenerative Diseases
A former high court judge with Parkinson's disease will urge MPs to expand assisted dying to include those with neurodegenerative diseases, arguing the current bill is too restrictive and would overburden family courts; amendments are proposed to address concerns about coercion and ensure proper ass...
Assisted Dying Bill: Judge Advocates for Inclusion of Neurodegenerative Diseases
A former high court judge with Parkinson's disease will urge MPs to expand assisted dying to include those with neurodegenerative diseases, arguing the current bill is too restrictive and would overburden family courts; amendments are proposed to address concerns about coercion and ensure proper ass...
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Microplastics Linked to Brain Blood Clots, Raising Dementia and Stroke Risks
A Peking University study reveals microplastics in the brain trigger immune responses, causing blood clots that may lead to stroke, depression, and possibly dementia; further research is needed.
Microplastics Linked to Brain Blood Clots, Raising Dementia and Stroke Risks
A Peking University study reveals microplastics in the brain trigger immune responses, causing blood clots that may lead to stroke, depression, and possibly dementia; further research is needed.
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48% Bias Score
Red Meat Consumption Linked to Accelerated Cognitive Decline
A new study links high red meat consumption to increased dementia risk, with cognitive aging accelerated by 1.6 years per 85g serving of processed red meat; replacing one serving with nuts and vegetables lowered dementia risk by 19% and cognitive decline risk by 21%.
Red Meat Consumption Linked to Accelerated Cognitive Decline
A new study links high red meat consumption to increased dementia risk, with cognitive aging accelerated by 1.6 years per 85g serving of processed red meat; replacing one serving with nuts and vegetables lowered dementia risk by 19% and cognitive decline risk by 21%.
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AI Retinal Analysis for Early Dementia Detection
Scottish researchers created an AI tool using almost one million eye scans to detect early signs of brain diseases like dementia by analyzing retinal images, potentially enabling earlier diagnosis and treatment starting in 2026.
AI Retinal Analysis for Early Dementia Detection
Scottish researchers created an AI tool using almost one million eye scans to detect early signs of brain diseases like dementia by analyzing retinal images, potentially enabling earlier diagnosis and treatment starting in 2026.
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44% Bias Score
Repurposing Existing Drugs Shows Promise in Dementia Treatment
A study analyzing data from over 130 million individuals found an association between antibiotics, antivirals, vaccines, and a reduced risk of dementia, suggesting that infections may trigger the disease and highlighting the potential of drug repurposing to accelerate treatment development.
Repurposing Existing Drugs Shows Promise in Dementia Treatment
A study analyzing data from over 130 million individuals found an association between antibiotics, antivirals, vaccines, and a reduced risk of dementia, suggesting that infections may trigger the disease and highlighting the potential of drug repurposing to accelerate treatment development.
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16% Bias Score
Pauline Quirke Steps Back From Acting Due To Dementia
Birds Of A Feather actress Pauline Quirke, 65, is stepping back from acting due to young-onset dementia diagnosed in 2021; early symptoms, like shortened attention spans and depression-like states, are often missed, highlighting the need for early detection and preventative measures, especially give...
Pauline Quirke Steps Back From Acting Due To Dementia
Birds Of A Feather actress Pauline Quirke, 65, is stepping back from acting due to young-onset dementia diagnosed in 2021; early symptoms, like shortened attention spans and depression-like states, are often missed, highlighting the need for early detection and preventative measures, especially give...
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32% Bias Score
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