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Text: Study Evaluates the Efficacy of Nasally Administered Hormone for Apathy in FTD | Background: A doctor holds up a bottle of nasal spray

Study Evaluates the Efficacy of Nasally Administered Hormone for Apathy in FTD

A study published in the journal The Lancet Neurology evaluates the efficacy of the hormone oxytocin as…

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Hope Rising Benefit Raises Over $1.9 Million for AFTD’s Mission

Top row, L-R: Hope Rising MC Paula Zahn, Hope Rising Benefit Co-Chairs Joan Berlin and Anna Wintour,…

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Text: Review article explores lived experience of ceasing driving due to young-onset dementia | Background: A woman drives her car

Review Article Explores Lived Experiences of Ceasing Driving Due to Young-Onset Dementia

A review article published in the journal BMC Geriatrics explores and summarizes the lived experiences of ceasing…

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Title: “Inside Edition” Highlights Upcoming Documentary About a Family’s FTD Journey | Background: Susan Suchan and her daughters

“Inside Edition” Highlights Upcoming Documentary About a Family’s FTD Journey

A recent episode of Inside Edition explores the experiences of the late Susan Suchan and her family…

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Title Text: AFTD Joins Nearly 150 Supporters in Letter Urging Congress to Reject Medicaid and SNAP Cuts | Background: AFTD logo and Alliance for Aging Research logo

AFTD Joins Nearly 150 Supporters in Letter Urging Congress to Reject Medicaid and SNAP Cuts

AFTD joined nearly 150 organizations and individuals in a letter penned by the Alliance for Aging Research…

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Text: Pair of Studies Make Significant Findings in Search for FTD Biomarkers | Background: A black, female scientist takes notes as she analyzes a sample with a microscope

Pair of Studies Make Significant Findings in Search for FTD Biomarkers

Two recent studies on proteins and FTD are helping to lay the foundation for the potential development…

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