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Cambridge Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Research Group. Based in @psychiatry_ucam, University of Cambridge. #DownSyndrome #Alzheimers #Dementia
Cambridge psychiatry.cam.ac.uk/ciddrg/ Joined October 2013
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We absolutely are always looking for people with #DownSyndrome to join our research! So if you are interested or know anyone who might be interested, please do contact us at CIDDRG@medschl.cam.ac.uk and as mentioned we pay for all expenses. Help us make a real difference 🙏
Down's Syndrome Association Verified account @DSAInfo Mar 31, 2023
The Cambridge Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Research Group @CIDDRG are looking for people to take part in their research. They hope to identify early signs that may indicate Alzheimer's disease. To find out more, email ciddrg@medschl.cam.ac.uk.
Poster with the following text: Important research needs important people. Adults with Down syndrome are invited to join the ABC-DS study. This research study will look to identify early signs that may indicate Alzheimer's disease. Help make a difference. We welcome participates who: > Have Down syndrome and are 35 years or older > Are accompanied by parent, caregiver or legal guardian. Participants will: > Make visits to Cambridge to complete thinking tests, brain imaging and other medical tests > Complete questionnaires at each visit > Be compensated for their travel and time. Learn more about this important study at abcds.pitt.edu or email ciddrg@medschl.cam.ac.uk Logos of the DSA and Alzheimer's Research UK
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"A number of studies have found that people receiving vaccinations for flu and several other infectious diseases appear less likely than the unvaccinated to develop dementia, although scientists aren’t sure why." 💉🧠

washingtonpost.com/wellness/2023/…
www.washingtonpost.com Flu shots may protect against the risk of Alzheimer’s, related dementias Some studies have shown that vaccinated individuals appear less likely than the unvaccinated to develop dementia, although scientists aren’t sure why.