Frontotemporal Dementias: A Review
2007
Frontotemporal Dementias: A Review
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Weder Natalie D, Aziz Rehan, Wilkins Kirsten, Tampi Rajesh R
Primary Institution: Yale University School of Medicine
Conclusion
Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is a common and severe neurodegenerative disorder that accounts for 20% of cases of degenerative dementia with presenile onset.
Supporting Evidence
- FTD accounts for 20% of cases of degenerative dementia with presenile onset.
- Post-mortem investigations have reported a relative frequency of FTD of 3-10%.
- Patients with FTD have a median survival of about 6 years from symptom onset.
Takeaway
Frontotemporal dementia is a type of brain disease that affects how people think and behave, and it usually starts when people are between 35 and 75 years old.
Methodology
The article reviews recent literature on FTD's epidemiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, neuropathology, and treatments.
Participant Demographics
FTD usually affects people aged 35-75, with 20-40% having a family history of the disease.
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