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Delaware Passes Resolution Recognizing FTD Awareness Week 2024

Delaware became the third state to officially recognize FTD Awareness Week 2024 (September 22-29) after its Senate…

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Graphic: Study Explores Racial Differences in Clinical Presentation of FTD Symptoms, Disease Severity

Study Explores Racial Differences in Clinical Presentation of FTD Symptoms, Disease Severity

A study published in JAMA Neurology explores whether FTD symptoms present differently based on the race of…

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Graphic: AFTD Volunteer Receives "Visionary of the Year 2024" Award for 40 Years of Advocacy

AFTD Volunteer Receives “Visionary of the Year 2024” Award for 40 Years of Advocacy

AFTD volunteer Wanda Smith received Alzheimer’s San Diego’s Visionary of the Year 2024 award for her FTD…

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AFTD Volunteer Speaks about Trading Career for New “Vocation” as Caregiver

Alma Valencia, an AFTD volunteer in California, shared the challenges, stresses, and “moments of joy” she experiences…

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Graphic: Transposon Therapeutics Receives Fast Track Designation for PSP Treatment

Transposon Therapeutics Receives Fast Track Designation for PSP Treatment

Biotechnology company Transposon Therapeutics announced on May 21 that it has received Fast Track designation from the…

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Graphic: Biomarkers COnsortium Letter of Intent to Qualify FTD Biomarker Accepted by FDA.

Biomarkers Consortium Letter of Intent to Qualify FTD Biomarker accepted by FDA

The Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) Biomarkers Consortium announced in May that the US…

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