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FTD 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…
“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…
May’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…
Researchers 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…
Help & 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…
AFTD and Alector Discuss FTD Therapeutic Development
AFTD recently spoke with Alector Chief Medical Officer Gary Romano, MD, PhD, about his colleagues’ work to…
Guest Feature: The Lived Experience of Twins on the FTD Journey
The FTD journey can drum up powerful emotions for people with a diagnosis and their families, from…
USC-Led Studies Identify Targetable Proteins and Drug Compounds That May Be Effective in Treating ALS
A pair of studies by the University of Southern California (USC) Stem Cell program identified two proteins…
Hamantaschen Recipe Keeps Woman’s Childhood Memories Alive Despite Her Mother’s PPA
Sharing her mother’s hamantaschen recipe with her community has helped preserve the childhood memories of Jerusalem Post…
NPR Report Examines Financial Mishaps as a Sign of Dementia
A report published earlier this year by NPR explores how how financial mishaps can often be an…
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