New research revealed transgender and non-binary people were at a "significantly higher risk" of Alzheimer’s disease later in life. The study conducted by UNSW was pioneering as it was the first to investigate differences in dementia according to sex and ...
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New Alzheimer’s drug trial shows promising results
New results from a medical trial have revealed that a new drug may be able to slow the progression of early symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. Researchers found that Donanemab may slow the progression of the disease by targeting amyloid plaques ...
More »Dementia expert urges providers to upskill staff
A neurology professor has foreshadowed a rapid increase in dementia cases within the next five years and has advised aged care providers to speed up staff training and facility designs. Over 400,000 Australians are living with dementia, and the number ...
More »‘On the same page’: home care worker and recipient share story
Perth-based aged care support home care worker Jacqueline and former nurse Carmen share a special bond. Every Thursday and Friday morning, Jacqueline comes over to help 84-year-old Carmen, who was diagnosed with lung cancer, with her daily tasks. While they ...
More »‘A promising find’: edible mushroom could help treat dementia
An edible mushroom which has shown to enhance memory and boost cell growth could help to treat and prevent dementia, a new study has suggested. Researchers from the University of Queensland investigated an active part in the 'lion's mane' mushroom and found ...
More »Is Xanamem the Alzheimer’s breakthrough we’ve all been waiting for?
A local biotech company thinks it may have found the future drug to treat Alzheimer's disease. This week, Australian firm Actinogen announced that its latest trial of the drug Xanamem had shown improved attention and working memory in Alzheimer’s patients. CEO Dr ...
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