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Study reveals two copies of APOE4 gene could increase risk of developing Alzheimer’s

The progressive neurodegenerative disease is the most common form of dementia

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Single genetic test could replace current standard for diagnosing rare developmental disorders

The single genetic test could potentially replace the current standard and reduce costs for the NHS

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NeuroDerm shares positive phase 3 results for investigational Parkinson’s disease therapy

The progressive neurodegenerative disease affects around ten million people worldwide

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New genetic risk tool could predict multiple sclerosis in young adults much earlier

Approximately 2.8 million people worldwide are affected by the disabling neurological disease

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AbbVie’s Produodopa rolled out by NHS England for advanced Parkinson’s patients

The roll out follows NICE’s recommendation of the treatment in October 2023

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New type of inhibitor drug could prevent microvascular diabetic complications

The drug could prevent conditions including diabetic eye and kidney disease in diabetes

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UK government approves digital pathology for cancer screening programmes

The approval follows a study that showed digital pathology was as effective as microscopy

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Researchers suggest erectile dysfunction drugs could reduce risk of Alzheimer’s

The study found that men prescribed PDE5Is were 18% less likely to develop the disease

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Biogen to discontinue Alzheimer’s drug Aduhelm in favour of Eisai-partnered Leqembi

The post-marketing confirmatory study of the intravenous treatment will now be terminated

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UK government announces nearly £50m to expand dementia research sites

The funding will be used to enable more people to take part in clinical trials for dementia

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Study suggests hearing aids could prevent onset and progression of dementia

People with severe hearing loss had an increased risk of up to 20% of developing dementia

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Researchers develop new blood test to identify risk of Parkinson’s disease

The findings could help to identify people most likely to benefit from disease-modifying therapies

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