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A dementia expert at the University of Exeter is part of an international panel to outline thechanges needed to for people to get the greatest benefit from  Alzheimer’s treatment breakthrough. The approval of new antibody medications for Alzheimer’s disease – lecanemab and donanemab – and diagnostic tests in the blood mark the beginning of a new era in Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis and treatment. However, Professor Clive Ballard is one of 40 leading Alzheimer’s disease experts to take part…

The University of Exeter has co-authored this year’s World Alzheimer Report, published by Alzheimer’s Disease International and titled: ‘Reimagining life with dementia – The power of rehabilitation’. The report, co-authored by Exeter, Alzheimer’s Disease International, and the University of Sydney, explores how rehabilitation is defined and implemented, looks at practical considerations for how best to adapt rehabilitation practices for people living with dementia in different contexts, and includes expert essays and real-world case studies from multiple countries. Linda…

Reforms are needed to House of Commons rules to help disabled MPs fully participate in debates, research shows. Introducing call lists – used temporarily during the pandemic – would help to alleviate the physical and mental pressures involved with trying to be called to speak, an expert has said. Bringing about more predictability by outlining the order and timings of contributions would stop disabled members from being excluded from debates. The current rules governing how MPs are called…