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New trial hopes to reduce dementia in the Torres Strait

Researchers from JCU are trialling a new program in the hopes of reducing dementia rates among Torres Strait Islander people. Previous JCU studies found the rates of dementia in the Torres Strait were three to four times higher than non-Indigenous or mainland Australians, and suggest rates of mild cognitive impairment (or MCI) in the Torres …

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Catching MCI early could slow Dementia onset

The Wire / By The Wire

Dementia is a big health issue as our population ages, but there are signs that show up earlier. This means treatments can be proscribed that can slow down the march of impairment. MCI or Mild congnitive impairment can be the first indication of a predisposition to Dementia, and an early diagnosis can make a real …

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