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„New health data means new knowledge“
The Bavarian Digital Dementia Register (digiDEM Bayern) has reached a new high with 2,500 participants from all over Bavaria. This makes the dementia research project the largest dementia register in Germany and one of the most extensive projects for collecting long-term data in dementia research in the European Union (EU). In the project funded by the
Lecanemab: digiDEM Bavaria calculates initial estimates for Germany
The new Alzheimer's drug Lecanemab has raised great hopes among people with dementia and their caregivers. Just recently, an expert panel of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) recommended the new active ingredient for treatment – with strict conditions. But which patient groups meet the criteria for
MAKS® Therapy Awarded MSD Health Prize
The MAKS® therapy was awarded an MSD Health Award 2024. The MAKS® program, which consists of several components, has been proven to help people with mild to moderate dementia maintain their cognitive abilities for as long as possible. The non-drug activation therapy helps to slow the progression of dementia and
Largest population screening for dementia in Germany
Is forgetfulness in old age normal? Or is it a sign of dementia? In conjunction with the 5th Bavarian Dementia Week, taking place from September 20th to September 29th, 2024, digiDEM Bayern is once again drawing attention to the increasingly important topic of early dementia detection. Around Dementia Week, the scientists at digiDEM Bayern have organized a total of 17 dementia screening days...
