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Ukraine Claims Russian Summer Offensive Falls Short of Strategic Goals

A firefighter works at the site of an apartment building hit during a Russian drone and missile strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine in this handout picture released August 30, 2025. Ukraine’s armed forces have declared that Russia’s much-publicized summer offensive failed to secure full control of any major Ukrainian city, despite Moscow’s claims of significant territorial gains. Russian Chief of General Staff Valery Gerasimov stated that since March, Russian forces had captured over 3,500 square kilometers of territory and taken control of 149 settlements. However, Ukraine’s General Staff dismissed these figures as “grossly exaggerated,” asserting that no major urban centers were fully occupied by Russian troops. Military analysts note that Russia’s campaign, aimed at seizing the Donbas region and forcing Ukraine into concessions, devolved into a slow, attritional struggle rather than the decisive breakthrough Moscow had anticipated. While Russian ...
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Canada Reclaims Global Spotlight in Dementia Research

 

A Decade of Progress: From Ottawa 2015 to Toronto 2025

For the first time in ten years, Canada is hosting the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC)—the world’s largest dementia research forum—taking place in Toronto from July 27–31, 2025. This marks a significant return to the global stage for Canadian dementia science, following the 2015 Canadian Conference on Dementia held in Ottawa.

What’s Changed Since 2015?

Over the past decade, the landscape of dementia research and care has evolved dramatically:

  • Massive Investment in Brain Health
    Canada has committed $44.8 million to dementia research and healthy aging initiatives, including funding for the Canadian Consortium on Neurodegeneration in Aging (CCNA) and international collaborations with Australia.

  • Precision Medicine & Prevention
    The 2025 conference theme—“Across the Dementia Cognitive Continuum: Prevention, Precision Medicine, and Practice Implications”—reflects a shift from reactive care to proactive, personalized approaches.

  • Technology-Driven Care
    Innovations like AI, virtual reality, and digital tools are now central to caregiver support and clinical practice, especially in underserved communities.

  • Global Collaboration
    The AAIC 2025 brings together experts from around the world, including Indigenous-focused research teams, highlighting a commitment to equity and culturally sensitive care.

  • Rising Prevalence & Urgency
    With nearly 487,000 Canadians aged 65+ living with dementia as of 2022–23—and projections nearing 1 million by 2030—the urgency for solutions has never been greater.

Why It Matters

Canada’s hosting of AAIC 2025 is more than symbolic—it’s a testament to its growing leadership in dementia science. From cutting-edge research to inclusive care models, the country is helping shape a future where dementia is better understood, treated, and ultimately prevented.


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