New research bringing scientists closer to better treatments for dementia

Around 100,000 Scots are living with the degenerative brain illness.

It’s a dreaded and devastating diagnosis. Around 100,000 Scots are living with dementia – and with an ageing population, that number is expected to grow. The degenerative brain illness takes many forms, but there is hope.

Scientists say new research is bringing them ever closer to better treatments and, ultimately, a cure. Kaye Nicolson reports.

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