A major trial in frontotemporal dementia patients has found that oxytocin can help improve symptoms of apathy. A new study led by Western researchers suggests that frequent treatment with intranasal o ...

The documentary "Susan" follows a woman living with frontotemporal dementia and her advocacy for others with the disease, ...

Research comparing different approaches to dementia care for people with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias found no significant differences in patient behavioral symptoms or caregiver strain, ...

Have you ever noticed subtle changes in a loved one's personality or behavior and wondered if it's more than just aging?

This study tracks both ... How Dementia Affects the Brain's Ability to Empathize Dec. 3, 2024 — Patients with frontotemporal dementia often lack the ability to empathize. A study has now shown ...

A simple blood test that could revolutionise dementia diagnosis has started trials in NHS clinics. The study of more than 3,000 patients will verify a diagnostic test suitable for routine use that ...

Peter Alexander was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia seven years ago and has issued a warning after spotting small sign ...

Dementia claims the lives of smarter people sooner, scientists have discovered. People who spend more years at school or in education are likely to deteriorate from the neurodegenerative disease ...

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 ...

Peter Alexander was 49-years-old when he was diagnosed with dementia, or more specifically frontotemporal dementia (FTD) - ...