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Text: Study Finds That FTD and ALS Have Similar Cellular and Molecular Characteristics Background: Scientist working on genetic research on a PC

Study Finds That FTD and ALS Have Similar Cellular and Molecular Characteristics

A study by MIT and Mayo Clinic researchers published in the Cell journal finds that FTD and…

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The Power of Advocacy images of people who obtained resolutions or proclamations

The Power of Advocacy

AFTD would like to highlight the power of advocacy in contributing to the greater awareness of FTD….

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Text: Psilera Announces Positive Preclinical Data for FTD-Intervention Candidate Background: Two scientists working in a lab

Psilera Announces Positive Preclinical Data for FTD Intervention Candidate

Biotechnology company Psilera announced positive preclinical data for its FTD drug candidate, moving it another step towards…

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Paris, IL mayor, Craig Smith, center, presents Dawn and Tim Kirby with a proclamation recognizing FTD Awareness Week.

When One Voice Sounds Like a Chorus: Dawn Kirby’s Relentless Campaign to Raise FTD Awareness

Dawn Kirby and her husband, Tim, are getting the word out about FTD. The couple were recently…

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AFTD Volunteer Secures 3 FTD Awareness Week Proclamations in Ohio

Lima, Ohio is the most recent community to officially proclaim September 22-29 as FTD Awareness Week. Resident…

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Text: Medical Technology CEO Discusses Using EEG to Differentiate FTD and Alzheimer’s Background: Photo of Chris Berka

Medical Technology CEO Discusses Using EEG to Differentiate FTD and Alzheimer’s

In an interview with Neurology Live, Advanced Brain Monitoring CEO Chris Berka shares insights from a pilot…

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