AN UNPRECEDENTED LEVEL OF FORZA

Today is World Delirium Awareness Day #WDAD2024 Since my PhD in #Delirium I’ve been passionate about minimising #antipsychotic use in delirium management. Here is my entry to the #idelirium #infographic contest. Next time you’re thinking about using APs think SAFE & LOW.

🧠 New NHS Inform patient info website on #delirium 📖 All on 1 webpage 👍 Checked for simplicity & clarity 🔗 nhsinform.scot/delirium ➡️ Please retweet & share #WDAD2024

And now hearing from long time Alzheimer's Research UK supporter Jordan Adams on his own personal experience with his mum and wider family. It’s an important reminder of why we’re working so hard #ForACure #ARUKConf24

Just look at how the rate of increase in life expectancy has been dropping in this country. And it’s not just since COVID/2020. The decline seemed to start around 2010… weird, that.

Delighted to have been elected as Henley and Thame’s new Liberal Democrat MP. A real privilege. I can’t wait to get stuck into my new job serving this stunning part of the country

Most viewed in the last 7 days from JAMA Neurology: What are the long-term clinical outcomes of endovascular thrombectomy compared with best medical treatment for patients with acute basilar artery occlusion within 12 hours of estimated symptom onset? ja.ma/475pDqa

On 22 August the MHRAgovuk approved the sale of #Lecanemab for the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease Alzheimer's Society For Researchers in the UK. This is a landmark event in the development of a potentially disease-modifying treatment. bgs.org.uk/policy-and-med…

Should blood-based biomarkers be used for cognitive assessments in the clinic? jwat.ch/3X1dZYZ #neurology

🧠 2 brothers lost their mum at 52 to early-onset Frontotemporal Dementia & later found out they share the same FTD gene. Jordan gave an inspiring talk at ARUK conference this year about how the family are raising money for future dementia research. Please give generously 💰

🚨We have a new title: BMA Residents 🚨 A long time coming, and after much hard work, junior doctors will now be called Resident Doctors. This new title better reflects their huge range of skills and responsibilities. Read more about the change here 👇 bma.org.uk/news-and-opini…

"Thanks to the thousands of people who take part in dementia research, we are now at a tipping point with new Alzheimer's treatments." Katie Puckering Alzheimer's Research UK explains why we need more people to take part in vital #dementia #research this #WorldAlzheimersMonth

A massive congratulations to Jord Adams & Cian Adams, and the rest of their team on completing an incredible journey from John O'Groats to Land's End! 🎉 More than 900 miles under their belts to raise vital funds towards research that will help us get ever closer to

An eye-opening view into some of the experiences of people living with dementia, their families and their carers. Why we urgently need more dementia-focused researchers and clinicians.

Please re-Tweet if you agree: At its core, good #caregiving is about finding a way to communicate — listening, watching and empathizing — to learn and respond to what the other person wants, needs and feels. #Alzheimers #dementia #kindness #compassion

"Our findings do not support the current common and guideline-supported practice of delaying DOAC initiation after ischaemic stroke with AF." Glad to have helped with this study as part of the National Institute for Health and Care Research Associate PI Scheme! OPTIMAS Royal Devon NHS

Having started my career in basic neuroscience research, I have always understood Alzheimer disease to mean the pathophysiology associated with amyloid plaques and tau tangles. As a clinician, I appreciate that the relationship between Alzheimer disease and cognitive impairment

🧠 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚 𝐓𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰? ▶️ Multiple studies now show that delirium is a major risk factor for dementia. ⁉️ It's a puzzle why delirium is hardly mentioned in the dementia literature, including as a risk factor for dementia. 🧩

Do you agree that everyone living with dementia deserves the benefits of an early and accurate diagnosis? Become an Alzheimer's Society campaigner and help us demand that people in power make dementia the priority it needs to be: spkl.io/6018fYUvY (3/3)

The NHS has several ways to support you when hospitals are busy: For ongoing or non-emergency health issues, your GP is your first port of call. For minor illnesses, check in with your local pharmacy. For urgent advice when it’s not an emergency, NHS 111 is available 24/7.