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Drugs for heartbeat problem may cut dementia risk
Treating stroke survivors for a heartbeat problem called atrial fibrillation (AF) might prevent many patients from going on to develop dementia, UK experts believe. Research into nearly 50,000 patients’ records found that AF after a stroke more than doubles the risk of dementia. Doctors say we should now investigate whether … Continue reading
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NICE confirms no NHS funding for cancer drug Avastin
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has confirmed there will not be NHS funding in England and Wales for the anti-cancer drug Avastin. It is used to combat advanced bowel cancer and research shows the drug can give an extra six weeks of life. About 6,500 people … Continue reading
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NICE to lose powers to decide on new drugs
The government’s drug rationing body, Nice, is to be stripped of its power to turn down new medicines for use in the NHS, ending emotive battles with patient groups but raising the spectre of a postcode lottery for care. The health secretary, Andrew Lansley, believes that Nice, the National Institute for Health … Continue reading
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Groups hail Alzheimer’s drug U-turn
Hundreds of thousands more patients in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease could get drug treatments following a U-turn by the health watchdog. The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence, covering England and Wales, now says evidence backs the use of drugs for “mild” symptoms. Current rules prevent NHS … Continue reading
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Parkinson’s symptoms
The main symptoms of Parkinson’s are tremor, rigidity and slowness of movement. As well as affecting movement, people with Parkinson’s can find that other issues, such as tiredness, pain, depression and constipation, can have an impact on their day-to-day lives. The symptoms someone has and how quickly the condition develops … Continue reading
What is Alzheimer’s disease?
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, affecting around 465,000 people in the UK. The term ‘dementia’ is used to describe the symptoms that occur when the brain is affected by specific diseases and conditions. This factsheet outlines the symptoms and risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease, and describes … Continue reading
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