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Loss of Happiness Could Be an Early Indicator of FTD, New Research Suggests
A recent study from the University of Sydney has determined that the loss of a person’s feelings…
Stories of FTD Genetics Featured in “Brain & Life” Magazine
Brain & Life magazine recently told the stories of two people whose lives have been affected by FTD, and who participated in the March 5…
Researchers Evaluate Current and Future Status of Clinical Trials at International FTD Conference
Alzforum’s coverage of the 2021 International Conference on Frontotemporal Dementia concludes with an update on FTD clinical trials. …
Cohort Studies Join Together in Preparation for FTD Clinical Trials
In the sixth part of Alzforum’s coverage series of the 2021 International Conference on Frontotemporal Dementias, researchers provide an overview of how studies from around…
Social-Emotional Tests in FTD Research Discussed at International FTD Conference
Alzforum’s coverage of the 2021 International Conference on Frontotemporal Dementias continues with a closer look into neuropsychological tests. During the conference, researchers described the different tests…
“Atlantic” Magazine Highlights Person Diagnosed with FTD
An article published in The Atlantic details the lives of persons diagnosed with dementia amid the COVID-19 pandemic, including one man diagnosed with FTD, and how the…
Tests That May Track FTD Symptom Progression Discussed at International FTD Conference
Alzforum’s coverage of the 2021 International Conference on Frontotemporal Dementias continues with an overview of the standardized tests that are available for tracking symptoms of FTD. In…
Study Provides New Insight on Protein Structure Commonly Found in Brains with FTD
Scientists at the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine have determined the design structure of the protein “fibrils” linked to…
International FTD Conference Emphasizes Importance of Collaborative FTD Research
Throughout the week, Alzforum is publishing a summation of this year’s International Conference on Frontotemporal Dementias in a seven-part series of articles emphasizing the…
Brain-Imaging Study Explores Possibility of Restoring Empathy in Persons with FTD
Scientists at Western University’s Robarts Research Institute are using brain scanning systems on persons diagnosed with FTD to develop therapies that may restore their empathy. Dr. Elizabeth Finger, associate…
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