Tag: Alzheimer’s Research

New clinical fellowships set to bring better diagnosis and treatments closer for people with dementia

Stuart Mitchell

Six new Clinical Fellowships announced today will support clinicians to bring cutting-edge research closer to the people who need it most, from making brain scanning more accessible, to improving diagnosis for less common forms of dementia, exploring new ways to treat symptoms, and helping more people take part in clinical trials. Backed by £2.6 million in new funding, the awards will support research that could improve how dementia is diagnosed, monitored and treated, while strengthening the UK’s ability to deliver more clinical studies in dementia. For people living with, or…

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Ricoh launches digital postcard tool in support of Alzheimer’s Research

Stuart Mitchell

Ricoh has launched an innovative digital postcard tool to help those affected by dementia, most commonly caused by Alzheimer’s disease, stay connected through personalised images. The tool, which makes use of Ricoh’s proprietary technology and production workflow expertise, sits at the heart of the company’s Printed Memories programme in partnership with Alzheimer’s Research, Europe’s leading dementia research charity. The Printed Memories portal People with dementia may become withdrawn and socially isolated, and it can be a challenge for families and carers to preserve the same connection they once had to…

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Ricoh to launch campaigns with Alzheimer’s Research UK

Stuart Mitchell

Ricoh is tackling dementia through a pan-European partnership with Alzheimer’s Research, Europe’s leading dementia research charity. The partnership will see Ricoh and Alzheimer’s Research co-produce a number of awareness campaigns, leveraging Ricoh’s printing technologies and digital capabilities. Ricoh will also take part in generating much-needed research funding through a series of volunteering activities. The funds raised will support world-class researchers as they work to grow the body of science behind the complex diseases that cause dementia, most commonly Alzheimer’s disease. Participating Ricoh companies in Europe will also host a range…

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