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Experts Inform Research on Designs for Early-Stage Dementia Drug Trials
In a recent paper published in Neurology, dementia experts provided guidance on the best practices for designing early drug trials for FTD, Alzheimer’s, and other neurodegenerative dementias. The paper, “Value-Generating…
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Milken Institute’s Dementia Report Prioritizes Early Detection and Diagnosis Resources for Clinicians
In a new report, researchers from the Milken Institute have issued a proposal aiming to improve early detection and diagnosis of dementia. The report, “Building Dementia Workforce Capacity to Improve…
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N.Y. Times Highlights Financial Mismanagement as an Early Dementia Symptom
The New York Times spotlighted how financial mismanagement is an early indicator of young-onset dementias like FTD in an article published April 29. The article highlights the story of Maria…
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Spotlight on… Amy Shives, AFTD’s Persons with FTD Advisory Council
Amy Shives had one mission for this year’s upcoming AFTD Education Conference: To ensure that the voices, lives, and perspectives of persons diagnosed with FTD were prominently featured. That mission…
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Join Us for the 2021 AFTD Education Conference
Learn more and register today! People and families affected by FTD can find hope, support, and opportunities to connect with others who understand the journey at the 2021 AFTD Education Conference. This year’s conference…
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Spotlight On…Laura and Sarah Silver
The adage “a picture is worth a thousand words” holds more truth than cliché for mother-daughter duo Laura and Sarah Silver. Laura’s photography allows her to continue to communicate and…
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Mother-Daughter Pair Discuss Genetic FTD with BBC
A recent article in BBC News profiled a mother living with FTD and her daughter who is living with a genetic mutation linked to the disease. The article, published April…
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