cognitive decline
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Mar- 2025 -6 MarchTechnology
TGA doubles down on rejection of Alzheimer’s drug
The Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has confirmed its decision not to register Alzheimer's disease drug lecanemab (LEQEMBI). Lecanemab is…
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Feb- 2025 -17 FebruarySpecialty
How food can be used to support people living with dementia
As dementia rates rise globally, families and care partners are seeking ways to maintain meaningful connections with loved ones experiencing…
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3 FebruarySpecialty
Dementia-prevention program could be rolled out nationally: Aus study
Australian researchers have shown that delivering lifestyle intervention programs to older people remotely, results in "significantly better cognition." The Maintain…
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Nov- 2024 -21 NovemberSpecialty
What is ‘doll therapy’ for people with dementia? And is it backed by science?
The way people living with dementia experience the world can change as the disease progresses. Their sense of reality or…
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Oct- 2024 -21 OctoberTechnology
Dementia drug rejected by TGA
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has decided not to register Alzheimer's drug lecanemab (LEQEMBI) on the basis that "the demonstrated…
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Jul- 2024 -25 JulyTechnology
New self-reporting tool revolutionises early dementia detection
A new self-reporting tool, developed by Murdoch University researchers, is likely to change the way early signs of dementia are…
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Mar- 2023 -30 MarchClinical Practice
Nation’s first exercise guidelines to lower dementia risk
Australia's first guidelines on physical exercise to reduce cognitive decline and improve mental health have been launched. Regular physical exercise…
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Jan- 2022 -18 JanuaryNews
Exercise may help protect brains from dementia symptoms
Daily physical activity may help alter a person's brain chemistry to enhance cognitive function and help protect against dementia related…
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Jun- 2012 -26 June
High rate of dementia misdiagnosis
Expert tells inquiry that other conditions such as depression can mimic the symptoms of dementia. Almost a third of dementia…