Browse through our recent news and keep up to date with the latest on what’s been happening at Neuroclin Glasgow.
The battle against dementia: Could 2016 mark a turning point in the search for an effective treatment?
The Independent have published an excellent article which puts into context all of the work the Glasgow Memory Clinic are engaged in and highlights the programs we are currently working on. To read it click here. Glasgow Memory Clinic remains at the forefront of Alzheimer’s research globally and will continue to strive to find better treatments for those with … Continued
New Alzheimer Scans Available
The early detection of Alzheimer’s disease is now facilitated with the development and availability of specialised PET Scans being used in research studies currently running at Glasgow Memory Clinic. PET scanning (Positron Emission Tomography) is an imaging technique that uses small quantities of radioactive tracers to produce images. PET scanning has now been developed to … Continued
Pioneering Lumbar Puncture Data for Geneva Congress
Research doctors from Glasgow Memory Clinic will present data on a large series of research lumbar punctures conducted at the clinic. This pioneering work conducted in the clinic’s own dedicated unit shows that the research lumbar puncture is a safe and well tolerated procedure. The 13th Geneva Springfield Symposium will be hosted at the International … Continued
Healthy Volunteer Study
A new study seeking to learn more about the earliest stages of Alzheimer’s disease in normal healthy volunteers aged between 65 and 83 years of age is currently being conducted at the Glasgow Memory Clinic. By volunteering for the TOMMORROW study, you are contributing to a process that may have the potential to help millions … Continued
Alzheimer’s Vaccines
Glasgow Memory Clinic continues to develop expertise in the field of Alzheimer’s Vaccine research. The clinic entered the first patient in Scotland in an Alzheimer’s Vaccine trial in 2007 and since then has continued to develop expertise in this very important field of medical research. ‘2013 has been a very positive year for the clinic … Continued
Clinic Expansion
Glasgow Memory Clinic, located in the ecofriendly Altum Building is expanding with the addition of new research space. The ‘Altum Suite’ became fully operational in Sept 2010 and adds to the existing research facility. Glasgow Memory Clinic was founded in 1999 at the Golden Jubilee National Hospital, Clydebank. The clinic relocated to a purpose built facility at Technology … Continued
Memory Screening for Veterans
Glasgow Memory Clinic has launched a memory screening program for veterans. Neil Griffiths, National Spokesman for the Royal British Legion Scotland commented: “This service will be of enormous advantage to our older members who are worrying about forgetting things. The Offer will enable them to be reassured as to whether it is normal or to … Continued
Clinic Supports Erskine
Glasgow Memory Clinic is, for the third year running, providing sponsorship for the Erskine Military Ball. The annual Erskine Military Ball is the charity’s premier fundraising event of the year. Dr Fraser Inglis FRCP (Glas, Edin) Consultant Physician and Director of Glasgow Memory Clinic said ‘Erskine is our chosen charity and we are delighted once … Continued
New High Dose Aricept being studied
A new study investigating the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease with a higher dose of Aricept is currently being conducted at Glasgow Memory Clinic. The new preparation will investigate the effect of 23 mg Aricept as a slow release preparation. Currently the maximum dose of Aricept is 10mg per day and the new study aims to … Continued
Dimebon – Key to Alzheimer’s?
An important new Alzheimer’s trial is being conducted at Glasgow Memory Clinic. Dimebon a drug with a novel mechanism of action is being studied in a phase 111 trial The Connection Study. The Connection Study is suitable for individuals with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease. Important results from the first pivotal trial of Dimebon in Alzheimer’s … Continued