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Study Finds Similarities Between bvFTD and Schizophrenia
A study recently published in JAMA Psychiatry revisited a 120-year-old theory on “premature dementia” and has discovered…
NIH Unveils Web Portal to Give Researchers Access to Stem Cell Lines for FTD
The National Institutes of Health’s Center for Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias (CARD) recently unveiled a new web…
Dementia Advocates Emphasize Importance of Early Diagnosis and Awareness
In a recent interview, two dementia advocates in Australia explained that while receiving an early dementia diagnosis…
“Chasing Rainbows” Play Debuts in Portland, Raises Funds for AFTD’s Mission
Stage actor Bob Powers debuted his one-person play Chasing Rainbows: A Story of Love, Loss, and Finding…
Canadian Artist with FTD Shares How Nature and Art have Helped Her Mental Health
A Canadian artist diagnosed with a form of frontotemporal degeneration shared how making art while living with…
Researchers at UCLA Identify New Risk Genes for PSP
A team of researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles have identified a set of new…
Dr. Bruce Miller Discusses bvFTD and Differences Between FTD Variants in Podcast Appearance
Bruce Miller, MD, discussed behavioral variant frontotemporal degeneration as well as the differences between different FTD variants…
University of Sydney Creates Online PPA Diagnostic Tool for Clinicians
Researchers at the University of Sydney have created a free online diagnostic tool to assist clinicians in…
Australian Reporter Shares Mother’s Experiences After PSP Diagnosis
Stephanie Boltje, a reporter for the Australian news program The Drum, shared her family’s experiences after her…
In-Progress Clinical Trial Evaluating Speech Therapy for People with PPA
The Communications Bridge 2 clinical trial is currently evaluating whether a specially developed speech therapy regimen could…
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