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Investigating the global mental health impact of COVID-19 pandemic
20 October 2020
DPUK researchers have secured funding to investigate the global mental health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
DFP study back up and running after coronavirus pause
15 October 2020
The DPUK-led Deep and Frequent Phenotyping study has resumed after being paused at the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
'Meeting the challenge of dementia': new DPUK report launched
14 October 2020
DPUK has this week launched a new report summarising its achievements to date and looking ahead to its future role at the leading edge of dementia research.
Sheffield joins DPUK imaging network with new PET-MR scanner
23 September 2020
The University of Sheffield’s new PET-MR scanner is to become part of the DPUK imaging network, supporting research into the detection and treatment of dementia.
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Vascular dementia: investigating cognitive impairment with 2,000 stroke survivors
21 October 2020
Stroke and vascular dementia are intrinsically related, with both being a risk factor for the other. Researchers at the University of Edinburgh led by Professor Joanna Wardlaw are studying stroke patients to learn more about the cognitive impairment that often follows a stroke, thanks to a grant from DPUK that allowed them to get started.
Symptomatic drugs for cognitive impairment in dementia: what to expect?
4 August 2020
Dr Ivan Koychev, of DPUK and Oxford University's Department of Psychiatry, writes about new research into the effectiveness of drugs to treat the symptoms of dementia.
New podcast: DPUK's Professor John Gallacher on the future of dementia research
27 July 2020
We caught up with Professor John Gallacher, Director of Dementias Platform UK and Professor of Cognitive Health at Oxford University, to get his thoughts on the current state of play in dementia research – and what the future might hold.
Coronavirus care: supporting loved ones with dementia
1 June 2020
Supporting a family member through dementia is not easy, and the extra challenges introduced by the coronavirus lockdown can make matters even more challenging. Guest blogger Ruby Clarkson summarises the best advice and the help that's available.
Dementia prevention beyond educational attainment
26 May 2020
There is mounting evidence suggesting that education has lifelong benefits that promote good health, and that it is more than a ‘gateway’ to a higher socioeconomic status. Pamela Almeida-Meza – PhD student in UCL’s Department of Behavioural Science and Health explains the nuances of the latest research findings in this area.