Pair of Studies Make Significant Findings in Search for FTD Biomarkers
Two recent studies on proteins and FTD are helping to lay the foundation for the potential development of diagnostic and prognostic FTD biomarkers, a Feb. 9 Alzforum post reported. Studies Identify Relationships Between Certain Proteins and FTD Disorders Getting an FTD diagnosis is an extensive process that can involve multiple rounds of cognitive or behavioral…
Read MoreFTD Research Spotlight: Making FTD Visible by Investing in Diagnostic Biomarkers: A New Funding Opportunity
FTD researchers know the importance of identifying and validating usable biomarkers for FTD – and just how complex these tasks are. FTD-specific biomarkers could help to achieve many unmet needs for families and researchers: improved diagnostic accuracy and sensitivity, improved prognosis prediction, identification of which people suffer from which types of pathology, and accelerated drug…
Read MoreDear HelpLine: Looking for Support Options
Dear HelpLine, My brother was diagnosed with FTD. I see that AFTD offers support groups, but I’m not sure who they are for, or which one is right for me. Can you help me understand my options? AFTD strives to support FTD care partners, the close family members and friends who provide care to persons…
Read More20th Annual Holy Half Marathon
Colleen Quinn and her family are participating in the 2025 Holy Half Marathon in memory of Colleen’s father Ed McAndrew. This half marathon’s course takes place along the University of Notre Dame’s campus and includes several of the University’s famous landmarks.
Read More3rd Annual Ball to End Dementia Basketball Tournament
Amar Sharma is hosting the third Ball to End Dementia Tournament at his high school. This tournament will have it all: basketball, prizes, food, raffles, half-time games, and more! Students will form teams to compete in a basketball tournament. The champions will then play a team of faculty members for a grand prize. The proceeds…
Read MoreMaine Coast Marathon
Emily Chadwick and her husband are running in the Maine Coast Marathon in honor of her father James who has been diagnosed with FTD. “Marathon training has been such a great outlet for me as I process my dad’s illness and I am glad to have found AFTD so I can put the miles to…
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