Browse through our recent news and keep up to date with the latest on what’s been happening at Neuroclin Glasgow.
Alzheimer’s drug Lecanemab hailed as momentous breakthrough
Trending news, read the latest BBC article here: The first drug to slow the destruction of the brain in Alzheimer’s has been heralded as momentous. Earlier today, Dr Fraser Inglis, Founder and Director Research at Glasgow Memory Clinic, a NEUROCLIN centre commented… “Very positive results announced last night from the CTAD 2022 Congress in San Francisco, … Continued
Alzheimer’s Disease Medications and Research Studies
According to the Alzheimer’s Society there are approximately 900,000 people with dementia in the UK. This figure is set to rise and this year alone 209,600 people will develop dementia, that’s one every three minutes. For those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, many will then be prescribed specific medication as part of their treatment for the disease. … Continued
Which study is right for me?
How do I know which study is right for me? With so many clinical research studies underway, it can be difficult to know which one is right for you. As one of the leading centres in Europe developing new treatments for Memory Impairment, Alzheimer’s disease, Dementia and more recently Parkinson’s disease, we are the only … Continued
Jeremy Paxman Gets Parkinson’s Diagnosis After Doctor Saw Him on TV
In a recent interview, British journalist and broadcaster Jeremy Paxman revealed that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease after a doctor noticed him on TV. Parkinson’s disease is a condition in which parts of the brain become progressively damaged over many years. The three main symptoms of the condition are involuntary shaking of particular … Continued
A Volunteer’s Guide: Your first visit to our clinic – what to expect
Your first visit to our clinic – what to expect At our clinic, we welcome new volunteers for clinical studies every day. We understand that applying to take part in a clinical study can be a big decision for many. We wanted to put together a guide to explain the process from start to finish, … Continued
Diary of an Intern – Nicole
Glasgow Memory Clinic Intern Programme 2022 This summer we launched our first ever Intern Programme, providing opportunities for new graduates to experience the research environment first-hand.Nicole, a Pharmacology graduate spent August with us and shares some of her placement highlights here… “After graduating in the summer with a BSc (Hons) degree in Pharmacology, I was … Continued
Volunteers – we thank you!
If you are like most people, the possibility of developing Alzheimer’s disease may terrify you. The fact is, however, that we still do not know what causes this devastating condition that affects millions of people around the world. According to the Alzheimer’s Society, there are more than 850,000 people living with dementia in the U.K. … Continued
Diary of an Intern – Bethany
Glasgow Memory Clinic Intern Programme 2022 This summer we launched our first ever Intern Programme, providing opportunities for new graduates to experience the research environment first-hand. Bethany, a Psychology graduate spent July with us and shares some of her placement highlights here… “As the final year of my psychology degree was coming to … Continued
Diary of an Intern – Sophie
Glasgow Memory Clinic Intern Programme 2022 This summer we launched our first ever Intern Programme, providing opportunities for new graduates to experience the research environment first-hand. Sophie, a Neuroscience graduate has spent the past month with us and has documented some of her intern journey here… “As a recent Neuroscience graduate, I was … Continued
Can people with dementia remember old memories?
Can people with dementia remember old memories? This is a question that has been asked time and time again, but unfortunately, there is no easy answer. It really depends on the individual and the severity of their dementia. Some people with dementia may be able to recall old memories quite clearly, while others may only … Continued