🦋Claire Robinson🦋’s Post

This September, multidisciplinary leaders from over 30 countries convened in Nairobi for Nature's first Africa-focused conference, supported by the Aga Khan University’s Brain & Mind Institute and our team at the Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative. Our two-day event highlighted urgent #brainhealth challenges, groundbreaking #research, and opportunities to redefine #dementia care on the continent. Watch the conference highlights and explore how the DAC is working to drive brain health transformation across Africa: https://lnkd.in/eq73EM29

A study featured in The Guardian found that people with high cardiorespiratory fitness also had high cognitive function and a lower risk of dementia.🧠 https://lnkd.in/g43Da4pg An alternative study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM) Medicine with 311 citations and a 100% content novelty score found high physical activity can reduce the risk of breast cancer by 25-30%! https://shorturl.at/ghHia 🔗Explore the study: https://shorturl.at/ghHia 🔗Discover more novelty scores: https://shorturl.at/F5DGV 📚Researched at Alberta Health Services. #Health #Fitness #Cardio #CognitiveFunction #DementiaPrevention #BreastCancerPrevention #PhysicalActivity #Research #HealthInnovation #AlbertaHealthServices #ExerciseScience

Recent bibliometric analyses in geriatrics and gerontology highlight crucial research trends shaping our understanding of aging. 📊 The focus has shifted towards chronic disease management, mental health, and social determinants of health for older adults. Publications on technology use, like telemedicine, are surging, reflecting the need for innovative care solutions. 🌐 Furthermore, interdisciplinary collaboration is on the rise, indicating a collective effort to address complex aging issues. Understanding these trends can help researchers, practitioners, and policymakers develop effective strategies for improving the lives of older populations

We’re excited to share that a study led by Maria Angela Franceschini, PhD in collaboration with Connors Center Executive Director Hadine Joffe, MD MSc and Connors Member Shadab Rahman, PhD has been selected by the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) as an awardee of the #SprintForWomensHealth! 🎉 They will receive $3.29 million in funding through the initiative’s spark track for early-stage research. The study, titled Near-Infrared Glymphatic Health Tracker (NIGHT), aims to address a critical need in women's health by enabling effortless monitoring of the glymphatic system (GS) function at home with a wireless NIRS-EEG device during naturalistic sleep. Women face a substantially higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), yet existing methods for assessing GS function are limited and impractical. By offering a non-invasive, cost-effective solution tailored for home use, the GS-FlexNIRS-EEG device could provide valuable insights into GS dysfunction in women, potentially leading to early detection and personalized interventions to mitigate their heightened risk of neurodegenerative disorders like AD. The ARPA-H #SprintForWomensHealth is addressing critical unmet challenges in women’s health, championing transformative innovations, and tackling health conditions that uniquely or disproportionately affect women. Read MGB’s Announcement to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eCh3bNGJ

As inclusion of patient and publicinvolvement in health research gathers momentum as a requirement for funding, patient organisations warn us against tokenistic attitudes to lay involvement in shaping our research processes. How do we achieve this? Our new editorial in Health Expectations here: https://lnkd.in/eqFuNpjW

Just out in @journal_ad https://lnkd.in/dAvUSkfh : Survey of 249 health professionals & investigators working in 34 Low-and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) to identify gaps and barriers in dementia research and management. # ISTAART Alzheimer's Association #ISTAART diversity and disparities PIA. Now the real work of addressing the gaps!

To mark World Alzheimer's Day on September 21, a collective of professionals from the healthcare, community, academic, life sciences and public health sectors, as well as caregivers and the general public, joined forces to raise awareness among Quebecers of the prevalence of major neurocognitive disorders (MND) in our society. In an open letter, they put forward a number of proposals for reducing the growth of Alzheimer's disease, encouraging progress in the care of those diagnosed and their families, and in the prevention of the disease. Although the prevalence of neurocognitive disorders is on the rise, it's important to remember that several studies have shown that 45% of cases of CMND are associated with modifiable risk factors. Learn more about the prevalence and cost of MND in our society, as well as the solutions proposed by the Collectif in this open letter. #Alzheimermontreal #AlzheimerMtl #WorldAlzheimersDay #NeurocognitiveDisorders #AlzheimersAwareness #HealthcareProfessionals #QuebecHealth #PublicHealth #CaregiverSupport #LifeSciences #MNDawareness #CognitiveHealth Apprenez-en plus sur la prévalence des TNCM dans notre société, les coûts y étant associés, ainsi que les solutions proposées par le Collectif dans cette lettre ouverte. #AlzheimerAwareness #NeurocognitiveDisorders #HealthCareProfessionals #PublicHealth #CommunitySupport #CognitiveHealth #AlzheimerResearch #MentalHealthMatters #PreventAlzheimer #Health

Exciting news from the UK Parliament! The recent discussion around treating aging as a disease marks a significant step forward. Recognising aging as a treatable condition could unlock more funding for research and development and enable the creation and licensing of drugs specifically targeting aging. This is vital as currently drugs can only be licensed for the treatment of aging associated diseases rather than aging itself. This shift in perspective not only promises advancements in healthcare but also presents substantial economic benefits. By investing in longevity science, we can improve quality of life, reduce healthcare costs, and boost economic productivity. #LongevityScience #AgingResearch #HealthcareInnovation https://lnkd.in/eS-nSNHZ

Did you know that almost half of dementia cases worldwide could be prevented or delayed? 🧠💭 This recent article covers a seismic report published by the Lancet, based on 14 modifiable risk factors which are tied closely to lifestyle medicine based principles and approaches, could prevent or delay 45% of dementia cases! 🧬 Fiona Carragher, the chief policy and research officer at Alzheimer’s Society, which part-funded the study, said: 💬 “Some dementia risk factors, such as alcohol consumption and physical exercise, can be managed by changing your lifestyle but many must be addressed on a societal level. Social isolation, education inequalities and air pollution are beyond individuals’ control and require public health interventions and joint action between government and industry.” Have a look at this article here, or in our bio! 🔗➡️ https://lnkd.in/eQSxZguH 🌐www.bslm.org.uk #DementiaPrevention #LifestyleMedicine #AlzheimersSociety #PublicHealth #DementiaResearch #BrainHealth #HealthyAging #PreventDementia #GlobalHealth

Encouraging to read that the new Dementia Trials Accelerator will receive £20m of government funding.  Andrew Morris, Director of Health Data Research UK, commented: “Today’s research is tomorrow’s care. By harnessing cutting-edge technology and the power of health data, the Dementia Trials Accelerator will unite industry, academic and clinical expertise from around the UK to significantly boost our ability to run efficient, large-scale trials, giving more people quicker access to potentially life-changing treatments.” Read more: https://shorturl.at/VvMVA The GHWF funds research and support that will transform the landscape of treatment and care for those affected by neurodegenerative diseases of ageing. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/eQKdCF-k #DementiaTrialsAccelerator #HealthDataResearchUK #MedicalResearchCouncil #DementiaGoalsProgramme