Posts by Mike Mooney
Dr. Chiadi Onyike Named AFTD Medical Advisory Council Chair-Elect
During their annual meeting at the 2023 Education Conference, AFTD’s Board of Directors named Chiadi Onyike, MD, as Chair-Elect of the Medical Advisory Council (MAC). Dr. Onyike will serve as…
Read MoreGuest Feature: “That Thin Thread Blooms into A Rainbow” – The FTD Journey from the LGBTQIA+ Perspective
The FTD journey is wrought with hardships, with families often facing a lengthy diagnostic process, steep costs for proper FTD care, and feelings of isolation. But some living with FTD…
Read MoreTips & Advice: Documenting Changing Behavior
Many behaviors caused by FTD, such as aggression, disinhibition, delusions, and apathy, are challenging and distressing for people diagnosed and care partners. Such behaviors often result from an unmet need,…
Read MoreAdvancing Hope: Accelerating Drug Discovery for FTD – New Awards From a Long-Standing Partnership
Before FTD researchers can initiate a clinical trial of a new medication, they must carry out preclinical testing to better understand its effects on the body, confirm that it binds…
Read MoreAdvancing Hope: Major Leaders in FTD and ALS Research Gather in Arizona for Summit on C9orf72 Gene
In March, prominent leaders in FTD and ALS research gathered in Scottsdale, Arizona, for the first-ever summit on the C9orf72 gene, variations of which constitute the most common cause of…
Read MoreFTD Can Produce a Creative Spark in Some, Study Finds
Brain atrophy patterns specific to FTD can let loose previously suppressed creative abilities in some people diagnosed with the disease, according to a study published earlier this year in JAMA…
Read More“What Do People with PPA Want from Speech-Language Therapy?” Recent Study Asks
A study published in the International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders explores the needs of people affected by primary progressive aphasia (PPA) and how speech-language therapy (SLT) can be…
Read MoreMay’s Athlete of the Month: Dane Sundseth
AFTD’s May Charity Miles Athlete of the Month is Dane Sundseth from Southern California! After a friend of his family member was diagnosed with FTD, Dane made a choice to…
Read MoreResearchers Review Efficacy of Cognitive Exams in Recent Study
Researchers set out to evaluate the efficacy of three prominent cognitive exams used to screen people for FTD and other dementias in a recent study published in the medical journal…
Read MoreHelp & Support: What Should You Bring to a Doctor’s Appointment?
Going to any medical appointment can be overwhelming, from the stress of getting there on time to worries about being able to ask your questions and share your concerns. The…
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