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UK launches scheme to boost dementia trial participation

A UK initiative to tackle the "historically low" numbers of people taking part in dementia clinical trials has been launched with £20 million ($26 million) in funding from the government.

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Astellas places $2bn+ bet on AviadoBio dementia gene therapy

Astellas has added another gene therapy to its pipeline, taking an option on a clinical-stage candidate for a rare genetic form of dementia from UK biotech AviadoBio for around $50 million.

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Sonde Health launches voice-based cognitive fitness tracker

Sonde Health has made a name for itself by developing software that can detect illness from the sound of a patient's voice.

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Shingles shot could be a simple way to delay dementia

Vaccination with GSK's recombinant shingles vaccine, Shingrix, could delay the onset of dementia, according to researchers in the UK.

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Linus Health grows in dementia with Together acquisition

Linus Health, a specialist in digital detection of dementia, has expanded its focus to include the treatment of patients with the acquisition of Together Senior Health.

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