Dementias Platform UK
@DementiasUK
We're powering research to find new ways of detecting and treating #dementia. Funded by @The_MRC, based @uniofoxford.
UK Biobank completes 100,000 whole body scans—a milestone transforming health research. #DPUK helped by funding the first 2,000 reimaging scans enabling crucial studies.This imaging databank is revolutionising how we detect and diagnose dementia zurl.co/vHFzl #UKBiobank
New low-field MRI scanner being trialled in Kent aims to improve dementia diagnosis. Smaller, more portable than traditional machines, it could bring brain scanning to community clinics. KMPT leading research with academic partners. #DementiaResearch #NHS zurl.co/WnQOU
DPUK supports @AlzResearchUK's collaborative approach to dementia research! Dr Mandolfo's work with MTZ shows how drug repurposing could lead to breakthrough treatments. Join the fight against dementia: lnkd.in/et6dgmyC#Demen… #Collaboration
We want to collaborate with the best researchers to speed up the search #ForACure. Together, we could find new ways to protect the brain – and your loved ones from the heartbreak of dementia. Help us make this possible: bit.ly/40R0Zbh
Here's a new pre-print paper about links between higher educational attainment and Parkinson's disease. zurl.co/iSM1v
New preprint from DPUK researchers shows resilience affects cardiometabolic health through socioeconomic pathways. Higher resilience = better metabolic outcomes, mediated by income & deprivation levels Read more: zurl.co/KLpT9 #DPUK #UKBiobank #resilience #publichealth
Incredible milestone from #UKBiobank! Congratulations on scanning 100,000 participants. This unprecedented imaging resource is already transforming dementia diagnosis and research. Proud that #DPUK contributed to this journey that will benefit patients for generations to come.
100,000 Participants scanned ✅ We are delighted to have completed the world's largest whole body imaging project, scanning the brains, hearts, abdomens, blood vessels, bones and joints of 100,000 volunteers.
🧠 NTAD study shows MEG brain scans can reliably detect Alzheimer's and track changes over time. This breakthrough could reduce the cost and time needed to develop new treatments. Research by Yasir Widatalla and Cara Alcock involved 150 participants. zurl.co/i9XHZ
🧠 DPUK's work on synthetic data is transforming dementia research. Lewis Hotchkiss demonstrates how AI can accelerate discoveries while protecting privacy—a significant advancement for early detection and treatment. Read more: zurl.co/e1MIZ
New study suggests dementia rates declining in younger generations, but data limited by: • High-income country data only • Prediction models vs clinical diagnosis • No socioeconomic analysis Global projections still show cases rising to 139M by 2050 zurl.co/rMp4q
Surprising discovery: Healthy newborns have higher levels of Alzheimer's-linked protein p-tau217 than dementia patients. This challenges our understanding of both brain development and Alzheimer's disease, potentially opening new treatment pathways. zurl.co/pCso2
NHS 10-Year Plan includes key dementia commitments: 🧠 New service framework to improve diagnosis 💊 Treatment innovation 📱 Digital tools for patients and carers 🔬 Research opportunities via NHS App A promising vision needing robust implementation zurl.co/xRhtJ
Don't miss the final #ARCseminar of 2025 Wed 9 July - Creative arts for #dementia eventbrite.com/e/creative-art… Short talks explore the impact of music therapy, singing & dancing interventions for people with dementia & using creative arts to involve people with dementia in research
Waiting for Wimbledon?Here's one more reason to enjoy strawberries & cream!Research shows eating just 4 strawberries daily could boost brain health and reduce dementia risk.A British summer tradition that's good for your brain! #Wimbledon2025 #BrainHealth zurl.co/o29lb
It was great to see a very engaged audience at the UK Synthetic Data Community Group in Birmingham hosted by @DementiasUK @DPUKDataPortal & others. It looked at generating and evaluating synthetic datasets in sensitive research. A new horizon for future dementia studies.
New research suggests H. pylori bacteria may protect against Alzheimer's. Scientists found a protein fragment that blocks harmful amyloid-beta and tau proteins. Could this lead to new treatments? #DementiaResearch #AlzheimersBreakthrough zurl.co/2cyFP
New dementia drugs not approved for NHS. "This is disappointing for many. It demonstrates the fine balance that exists between the potential value of novel medications and the limited resource environment in the NHS. (Prof John Gallacher) READ MORE zurl.co/xhihS
🎉 12,700 members and counting! Great Minds is transforming dementia research by precision-matching volunteers with clinical trials. Join our community and help scientists identify early brain changes decades before symptoms appear. Join now zurl.co/QKS11 #DPUK
Fascinating talk at @ARUKThamesV by DPUK's Megan Smith on her research: MIND diet and cognitive performance. #Neuroscience #ageing #lifestyle #cognition #dementia
DPUK's clinical trials network now spans 81 locations across the UK! 🇬🇧 From Shetland to Cornwall, Northern Ireland to Wales - we're making dementia research accessible everywhere. Explore our interactive map to find sites near you: zurl.co/eIGpi #DementiaResearch
New blood test for Alzheimer's shows 95% accuracy in detecting memory problems. At READ-OUT, we're proud to be researching all potential biomarkers in this vital field. Great momentum building! Full article: zurl.co/DX57i #AlzheimersResearch #BloodBiomarkerChallenge
