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Text: British Study Evaluates Ability of Novel Protein Assay to Capture Blood-Based Dementia Biomarkers | Background: A scientist looks at a sample using a microscope.

British Study Evaluates Ability of Novel Protein Assay to Capture Blood-Based Dementia Biomarkers

A study published in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia evaluates the ability of a novel protein assay…

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Former U.S. Rep. Wexton, Living with PSP, Featured in “Brain & Life” Magazine 

Jennifer Wexton, a former member of Congress who stepped down after revealing her progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP)…

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Millennial Whose Father Has PSP Explains the Challenges Faced by Millennial Caregivers

When Jennifer N. Levin’s father was diagnosed with progressive supranuclear palsy, she was only 32 and living…

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AFTD Ambassador Shares Husband’s FTD Journey with West Virginia Newspaper

In a May 21 article published in the Charleston Gazette-Mail, AFTD Ambassador Debbie Elkins detailed her family’s…

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Text: AFTD Medical Advisor Emeritus Virginia Lee Elected to National Academy of Sciences | Background: Photo of Dr. Virginia Lee

AFTD Medical Advisor Emeritus Virginia Lee Elected to National Academy of Sciences

Virginia M.-Y. Lee, PhD, an emeritus member of the AFTD Medical Advisory Council (MAC) and the current…

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Text: Study Identifies Profile of Blood-Based Inflammatory Proteins as Potential FTD Biomarker | Background: A female scientist uses a dropper to add serum to a test tube for analysis

Study Identifies Profile of Blood-Based Inflammatory Proteins as Potential FTD Biomarker

A study published in the journal Brain earlier this year identified a profile of inflammation-related proteins that…

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Title: Coya Therapeutics Reports Positive Interim Results in Clinical Trial for Experimental FTD Therapy | Background: A pair of women scientists discuss data on a laptop screen with a male colleague

Coya Therapeutics Reports Positive Interim Results in Clinical Trial for Experimental FTD Therapy

Coya Therapeutics announced positive interim results for its clinical trial for a potentially disease-modifying treatment course for…

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Title: AviadoBio Announces Completion of Second Cohort in ASPIRE-FTD Trial at AFTD Education Conference | Background: A group of scientists discuss their studies in a lab

AviadoBio Announces Completion of Second Cohort in ASPIRE-FTD Trial at AFTD Education Conference

Gene therapy company AviadoBio announced the completion of the second cohort of its phase 1/2 clinical trial…

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Title: Two Drugs Selected for Evaluation in Platform Trial for PSP | Background: A team of scientists work in a lab - two discuss their work while the third uses a microscope

Two Drugs Selected for Evaluation in Platform Trial for PSP

A pair of drugs has been selected for evaluation in a platform trial that aims to accelerate…

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Text: Study Evaluates PET Tracer and Explores How PSP Damages Brain Synapses | Background: A researcher looks through a microscope

Study Evaluates PET Tracer and Explores How PSP Damages Brain Synapses

A study published in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia evaluates the potential utility of a novel PET…

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