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Rethink health targets so they don’t discriminate against elderly, urges University of East Anglia

Rethink health targets so they don’t discriminate against elderly, urges University of East Anglia

Researchers from the University of East Anglia (UEA) are urging experts to rethink current health targets, which they say, currently place the provision of healthcare to younger groups over the...
‘Game-changing’ £6.9million Alzheimer’s study launched

‘Game-changing’ £6.9million Alzheimer’s study launched

A £6.9million study to detect the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease has been launched this week. Funded by the Medical Research Council and the National Institute of Health...
Researchers identify gene associated with age-related hearing loss

Researchers identify gene associated with age-related hearing loss

A new gene closely linked with age-related hearing loss has been identified by researchers.  The gene’s discovery could lead to the development of screening programmes to identify...
Dementia ‘atlas’ reveals care disparities across England

Dementia ‘atlas’ reveals care disparities across England

The publication of an online ‘dementia atlas’ today has revealed significant variations in the provision and quality of care for those with dementia across England. The area where...
Researchers identify gene set that may protect parts of brain from Alzheimer’s

Researchers identify gene set that may protect parts of brain from Alzheimer’s

Researchers have identified a specific pattern of gene activity in areas of the brain that are most vulnerable to the damage caused by Alzheimer’s disease. This new study, published...
New drug shown to reduce brain shrinkage in Alzheimer’s disease

New drug shown to reduce brain shrinkage in Alzheimer’s disease

New research has shown that the drug LMTX may slow down brain shrinkage in some people with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease by up to a third. This research was shared at the...
Freemasons donate £65,000 to fund spinal cord injury research

Freemasons donate £65,000 to fund spinal cord injury research

The INSPIRE Foundation have received a £65,000 grant from the Masonic Charitable Foundation to fund a project aimed at improving the quality of life and independence of people with spinal...

New Chair announced for the Nuffield Trust

Andy McKeon is to succeed Professor Dame Carol Black as Chair of the Nuffield Trust health think tank.  Professor Dame Carol Black is to step down from the position of Chair after ten years...
Asthma hospital admissions linked to poor general practice access, says University of East Anglia

Asthma hospital admissions linked to poor general practice access, says University of East Anglia

Asthma sufferers with poor access to primary care are more likely to experience an emergency hospital admission, according to University of East Anglia research. New findings published today show...
LGBT people face discrimination as they die, says Marie Curie report

LGBT people face discrimination as they die, says Marie Curie

74% of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) people are not confident that health and social care services provide sensitive end of life care for their needs, according to research published today...

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