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Graphic: WebMD Staff Write Shares His Experience as an ALLFTD Participant

WebMD Staff Writer Shares His Experience as an ALLFTD Participant

WebMD staff writer Damian McNamara, MA, shared his experiences as an ALLFTD participant in a post published…

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AviadoBio starts clinical trial

AviadoBio Begins Clinical Trial to Evaluate AVB-101 for Treatment of FTD

Today, AviadoBio announced the start of its Phase 1/2 clinical trial to evaluate AVB-101 as a one-time…

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Graphic: Case report co-authored by AFTD board member highlights varying presentations of FTD-GRN

Case Report Co-Authored by AFTD Board Member Highlights Varying Presentations of FTD-GRN

A case report recently published in the journal Clinical Parkinsonism & Related Disorders highlights how even between…

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Graphic: World FTD Awareness Week Guest Feature - Advocating for the Future, Advocating for Love, Insights from a Lifelong FTD Journey

World FTD Awareness Week Guest Feature: Advocating for the Future, Advocating for Love – Insights From a Lifelong FTD Journey

Despite the grief, frustration, and sadness that can affect families on the FTD journey, many have channeled…

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Picture of Emma Heming Willis, Susan Dickinson, and Hoda Kotb.

Emma Heming Willis and AFTD CEO Susan L-J Dickinson Interviewed on NBC’s “Today Show”

Emma Heming Willis gave updates on her family’s FTD journey and discussed the disease alongside AFTD CEO…

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Graphic: study assesses machine learning in classifying FTD and Alzheimer's disease in underrepresented groups

Study Assesses Machine Learning in Classifying FTD and Alzheimer’s in Underrepresented Groups

A study published in the medical journal The Lancet assessed the use of machine learning and clinically…

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Graphic: New Jersey Sisters Share Mother's FTD Journey, which inspired a short film, with NJ.com

New Jersey Sisters Share Mother’s FTD Journey, Which Inspired a Short Film, with NJ.com

Sisters Diana and Sandra Gonzalez-Morett shared how their family’s experience with FTD inspired the creation of the…

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Graphic: AFTD grant recipient evaluates efficacy of remote support program for dementia caregivers newly adapted for FTD

AFTD Grant Recipient Evaluates Efficacy of Remote Support Program for Dementia Caregivers Newly Adapted for FTD

A pilot study published in the medical journal Aging & Mental Health evaluates the efficacy of a…

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Graphic: Research Paper Highlights Gaps in FTD Research, Calls for Greater Diversity in Studies

Research Paper Highlights Gaps in FTD Research, Calls for Greater Diversity in Studies

A comprehensive research paper published in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia highlights critical gaps in FTD research…

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Graphic: NIH Identifies Genetic Risk Factors for FTD, Offers Data to Researchers Online

NIH Identifies Genetic Risk Factors for FTD, Offers Data to Researchers Online

Scientists at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) leveraged cutting-edge technology to identify genetic risk factors for…

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