Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) can be hard to diagnose, because it is an uncommon type of dementia and does not cause memory problems at first. However, there are some ways to diagnose FTD including ...

Getting an accurate and timely diagnosis of dementia is important. However, for younger people it can often take much longer. There can be specific reasons for this, including: Young-onset dementia is ...

Intranasal oxytocin reduced apathy in frontotemporal dementia, showing promise for future treatment strategies.

A new study led by Western researchers found frequent treatment with intranasal oxytocin – a hormone in the brain associated with empathy – offers promise for addressing a key symptom among patients ...

UCLH has recruited the first participant to an international trial in frontotemporal dementia (FTD), one of the most common causes of early-onset dementia. The study is investigating the safety of a ...

Data pertaining to the pathophysiology and genetics of frontotemporal dementia primarily come from studies conducted in North America and Western Europe. More patients from underrepresented groups ...

An example would be dementia, where there is a loss of brain matter,” Largent-Milnes said. “An MRI is a static image. An EEG can provide a more dynamic look at the brain, but it is still ...

Dementia posturing refers to a group of physical symptoms that can affect people with dementia. They include a stooped posture, shuffling walk, balance difficulties, or stiff movements. Dementia ...

Lewy body dementia, frontotemporal dementia and mixed dementia, according to leading charity Dementia UK. “Nearly one million people are living with dementia in the UK – it’s a huge and ...

Researchers have uncovered the mechanism underlying frontotemporal lobar degeneration ... FTLD is a major cause of dementia, with a prevalence second only to that of Alzheimer's disease and ...

Dementia stops a person's brain cells from working properly, affecting their ability to remember, think and speak. According to Dementia UK it affects one in 14 people over the age of 65 ...