Why early dementia diagnosis is essential and how to get one

There have been major advances in the treatment of stroke. Drugs and procedures administered in the first hours following a stroke can be life-saving and life-changing. Stroke (an interruption of the blood supply to the brain) is a devastating condition and the most common cause of death and disability in the world. Improving life after … Continued

After years of neglect, neurological disorders and brain health are coming out of the shadows. Neurological conditions are the leading cause of disability-adjusted life years and the second leading cause of death worldwide. The UN High-Level Political Declaration added neurological and mental disorders as the fifth priority in the global noncommunicable diseases agenda. In 2020, … Continued

About 10% of the population in Europe has been reported to suffer from a mental disorder requiring treatment. The estimated number is even higher.1 About a third of European patients with mental disorders that require treatment have had an unfavourable outcome, leading to reduced functional capacity in their work and social lives. Reasons for this … Continued