Ep 8: Hope For a Cure: Emerging Science of Treating Dementia

25/06/2025 20 min Temporada 1 Episodio 8

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🧠 Three new anti-amyloid drugs are some of the latest innovations providing us more in the arsenal of our fight against Alzheimer’s. But Alzheimer’s is just one form of dementia - have we unlocked the same tools for the others?⚡ Promising trials are showing surprising brain health benefits of weight-loss drug Ozempic, AI drug detection is getting better and better every day, and stem-cell therapy may be the next game-changer…but are any of these bringing us closer to a cure?💡 In this episode of The Dementia Perspective you will learn:➡︎ The pros and cons of the 3 new anti-amyloid drugs - and why some are skeptical➡︎ Why we’re further in treating Alzheimer’s than frontotemporal dementia➡︎ Where AI can help in early detection and drug discovery👥 With thanks to guest Lottee Bonner, Dr Sarah Morris and Dr Rahul Bhintade.🎙️ A podcast from the Guernsey Alzheimer’s Association - your essential guide to brain health, now and for the future. Your host is Ollie Guillou. 👍 Please like, comment and subscribe to this podcast - and consider supporting the good work of the GAA: https://alzheimers.gg/ 📱 Get in touch:Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Guernseyalzheimersassociation/🎙️ Production by Phillippa Guillou and OG Podcasts.

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