Medical articles from Professor Peter Garrard

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27/07/2020

Neurologist

Signs of young-onset dementia

Dementia is most commonly associated with the elderly but it can affect younger people too. Young-onset dementia is difficult to diagnose but awareness of the condition is increasing. Professor Peter Garrard attends many patients with signs of young-onset dementia - learn from him about the condition and its signs to increase your knowledge of this complex and life-changing condition.

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11/03/2019

Professor Peter Garrard

Neurologist

Looking out for signs of early onset dementia

Dementia is a terrible disease no matter what age it strikes, but did you know that it can even affect people in their 40s and 50s? Acclaimed neurologist Professor Peter Garrard is here to explain early onset dementia.

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30/10/2018

Professor Peter Garrard

Neurologist

Recognising Alzheimer’s disease – how AD affects patients

The causes of dementia are many, and they vary depending on the age of the patient. The most common by far is Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Alzheimer’s is an insidious condition in which symptoms creep up on patients, often unnoticed by family members at first, but with serious effects becoming evident as the disease progresses. Expert neurologist Professor Peter Garrard is here to talk about the signs that can identify Alzheimer’s disease.