A Phase 2a clinical trial is underway to test the possible benefits of sodium selenate for people living with frontotemporal dementia. While Alzheimer’s is…
Frontotemporal lobar degeneration, also known as frontotemporal dementia (FTD), refers to various disorders that cause cell damage and affect the brain. FTD is the…
As part of our LiveTalk series, Being Patient spoke with Dawn Kirby and Dr. Brad Dickerson about caring for a loved one with frontotemporal…
A new study finds that toxic proteins from a mutated gene stimulate the clumping of TDP-43, the protein thought to cause FTD and ALS…
Inflammation in the brain is linked to a wider range of dementia than researchers had previously thought, according to a new study. The latest…
Researchers in Florida have pinpointed a protein that contributes to tau accumulation in the brain. They argue it may be a key target in…
While scientists remain far from finding a cure for dementia in its many forms, researchers are continuing to make slow-but-steady progress toward identifying potential…