A major trial in frontotemporal dementia patients has found that oxytocin can help improve symptoms of apathy. A new study ...

Gaps remain in biomedical research in frontotemporal dementia; however, there are several means by which these gaps can be bridged.

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

Bruce Willis has been 'brave' in the face of his advancing dementia, his family have said, as Hollywood continues to pay tribute to the actor, who has been suffering from the illness ...

A new study led by Western researchers found frequent treatment with intranasal oxytocin – a hormone in the brain associated ...

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 ...

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 ...