Dementia HIT News
Bristol charity exhibits early Alzheimer’s test to MPs and Lords
BRACE Dementia Research exhibited an early Alzheimer’s test develooped by the universities of Bristol…
High BMI could increase dementia risk, study finds
High body mass index (BMI) could cause a higher risk of vascular-related dementia (a combination…
Dementia support groups developed by professor adopted across globe
A programme started by a UWE Bristol academic to provide emotional and practical support for…
Bristol receives share of £16.5 million to investigate neurodegenerative diseases that give rise to dementia
Can sleep affect the progression of Alzheimer’s disease? That’s what a study led by the…
New Dementia HIT co-director appointed
Dr Sam Creavin is a new co-director for the Dementia HIT. As an NIHR…
North Bristol NHS Trust joins national Dementia Trials Network
Partner organisation North Bristol NHS Trust has officially been named an Affiliate Site of…
Bristol trial for blood tests to diagnose dementia underway
A groundbreaking trial to explore the potential of blood tests to diagnose dementia has begun…
Cholesterol-lowering drugs could reduce the risk of dementia, study finds
Low cholesterol can reduce the risk of dementia, a new University of Bristol-led study with…
Early Alzheimer’s brainwave test detects memory decline years before diagnosis
A simple brainwave test has been shown to detect signs of memory impairment linked to…
Honorary degree for local health equity champion
Subitha Baghirathan, a long-standing Bristol Health Partners collaborator, has been awarded an honorary degree by…
Impact Review 2024-25: Dementia HIT
Progressing dementia as a priority within the system The HIT supported a system-wide Dementia Discovery…
