2020 vision – Dementia Science review of the last year

The last year was clearly dominated by COVID-19, not only on a personal but also a scientific level. The focus on COVID-19 science and that we all seem to be these days expert epidemiologists and virologists, somewhat blinkered other scientific advances – including in dementia science. Of course, many dementia scientific studies had to stop … Continue reading 2020 vision – Dementia Science review of the last year

Blood tests for Alzheimer’s disease – Are they becoming a reality?

A blood test for Alzheimer’s disease has been the ‘holy grail’ for dementia diagnostics for many years, if not decades. Not only would a simple blood test confirm a diagnosis much quicker but it would also allow better and earlier treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. However, only recently these blood tests coming into reality. Why did … Continue reading Blood tests for Alzheimer’s disease – Are they becoming a reality?