Research projects
Inflammation is the body’s normal response to injury and infection. It can be healthy or harmful depending on the situation. We know that when people with dementia get infections their memory symptoms can get worse. …
The gastrointestinal tract in humans is one of the largest interfaces between the host and the environment. Different bacteria in the gut have been linked with longevity and healthy ageing. However, some of these bacteria …
Dementia diagnosis is complex and subjective, especially in the early stages of the disease. It takes on average over 2 years from symptom onset to diagnosis. Inflammation is seen as a driver leading to accelerated …
It goes without saying that blood flow to the brain is essential for life. The simplistic view of the blood vessels as a fixed set of pipes, like the plumbing system in a house, helps …
Little information exists concerning the implications of comorbid cancer-dementia for people having cancer treatment, particularly in an ambulatory care setting. However, it is known that people with dementia have poorer cancer outcomes than those without …
This 4-year mixed methods study is focused on better understanding the problems faced by people (and their family carers) living at home with dementia and incontinence. The first phase of the study comprised 45 semi-structured …
Phase 2/3 clinical trial investigating the use of Atomoxetine to treat impulsivity
Phase 1 first in human clinical trial in patients with progressive supranuclear palsy.
Phase 1 trial of bepranemab in progressive supranuclear palsy
We want to help nurses look after their patients in hospital. We want to help them find out how each patient likes to do things like getting clean, going to the toilet, eating and drinking. …