Demencja czołowo-skroniowa – Zapobieganie i profilaktyka

Demencja czołowo-skroniowa
Zapobieganie i profilaktyka

Demencja czołowo-skroniowa (FTD) to postępujące schorzenie neurodegeneracyjne, najczęściej ujawniające się w wieku 45-65 lat, stanowiące najczęstszą formę demencji u osób poniżej 60. roku życia. Około 1/3 przypadków ma charakter autosomalny dominujący, z mutacjami w genach MAPT, GRN i C9orf72 jako głównymi przyczynami genetycznymi. Najnowsze badania z UC San Francisco wykazały, że aktywny fizycznie i umysłowo styl życia znacząco spowalnia progresję FTD i opóźnia wystąpienie objawów, nawet u osób z genetyczną predyspozycją. Kluczowe strategie profilaktyczne obejmują unikanie urazów głowy (które ponad trzykrotnie zwiększają ryzyko FTD), regularną aktywność fizyczną, stymulację umysłową, zdrową dietę, kontrolę czynników sercowo-naczyniowych, unikanie palenia i nadmiernego spożycia alkoholu oraz utrzymanie prawidłowej masy ciała. Warto podkreślić, że aktywność fizyczna i umysłowa wykazuje efekt ochronny na poziomie odporności poznawczej, co jest porównywalne do działania leku.

Profilaktyka demencji czołowo-skroniowej (FTD)

Aktywny styl życia jako czynnik ochronny
Konkretne strategie w profilaktyce FTD
Znaczenie profilaktyki w przypadku rodzinnego FTD

Inicjatywy badawcze i kliniczne w profilaktyce FTD

Inicjatywa Prewencji FTD (FPI)
Badania nad terapiami modyfikującymi przebieg choroby
Faza przedobjawowa – przyszłość profilaktyki FTD

Podsumowanie i perspektywy na przyszłość

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Profilaktyka demencji czołowo-skroniowej (FTD)

Demencja czołowo-skroniowa (FTD) jest postępującym schorzeniem neurodegeneracyjnym, które dotyka przeważnie osoby w wieku 45-65 lat. Stanowi najczęstszą formę demencji u osób poniżej 60. roku życia i charakteryzuje się szybkim postępem choroby.¹² Mimo że obecnie nie istnieje pewna metoda zapobiegania FTD, najnowsze badania wskazują na możliwości zmniejszenia ryzyka lub opóźnienia wystąpienia objawów poprzez różne strategie profilaktyczne.³⁴

Aktywny styl życia jako czynnik ochronny

Najnowsze badania przeprowadzone przez naukowców z UC San Francisco Memory and Aging Center dostarczyły przełomowych dowodów na to, że aktywny fizycznie i umysłowo styl życia może zapewnić odporność na demencję czołowo-skroniową. Co szczególnie istotne, korzyści te zaobserwowano nawet u osób z predyspozycjami genetycznymi do FTD, u których rozwój choroby wydaje się niemal nieunikniony.⁵

Wyniki tych badań sugerują, że nawet osoby z genetyczną predyspozycją do FTD mogą podjąć działania w celu zwiększenia szans na długie i produktywne życie. Badacze zaobserwowali znaczące różnice w szybkości i nasileniu objawów FTD między najbardziej i najmniej aktywnymi psychicznie i fizycznie uczestnikami badania, przy czym aktywny styl życia wykazywał podobne efekty ochronne u wszystkich badanych.⁶⁷

Według ekspertów, efekt ten był na tyle wyraźny, że jak stwierdził jeden z badaczy: „Gdyby to był lek, przepisywalibyśmy go wszystkim naszym pacjentom”. Wyniki sugerują, że aktywny styl życia może spowalniać objawy FTD, zapewniając pewną formę odporności poznawczej na konsekwencje degeneracji mózgu.⁸

Konkretne strategie w profilaktyce FTD

Chociaż nie ma jednej konkretnej metody zapobiegania demencji czołowo-skroniowej, istnieje szereg strategii, które mogą pomóc w zmniejszeniu ryzyka lub opóźnieniu wystąpienia objawów:⁹

Unikanie urazów głowy – uważane za jedyny udowodniony sposób na zmniejszenie ryzyka rozwoju FTD. Badania wykazały, że przebyte urazy głowy ponad trzykrotnie zwiększają ryzyko rozwoju FTD. Kluczowym sposobem na uniknięcie urazów głowy jest stosowanie sprzętu ochronnego, gdy jest to konieczne (kaski, pasy bezpieczeństwa).¹⁰
Regularna aktywność fizyczna – umiarkowane ćwiczenia fizyczne wspierają ogólne zdrowie mózgu i mogą zmniejszyć ryzyko zaburzeń poznawczych.¹¹¹²
Stymulacja umysłowa – angażowanie się w aktywności, które stanowią wyzwanie dla mózgu, takie jak czytanie, rozwiązywanie łamigłówek, nauka nowych umiejętności lub języków może pomóc utrzymać umysł w dobrej kondycji.¹³¹⁴
Zdrowa dieta – bogata w owoce, warzywa, pełne ziarna i chude białka może wspierać zdrowie mózgu.¹⁵¹⁶
Dbanie o zdrowie sercowo-naczyniowe – kontrolowanie ciśnienia krwi, cukrzycy i poziomu cholesterolu poprzez leki lub zmiany stylu życia może znacząco zmniejszyć ryzyko pogorszenia funkcji poznawczych.¹⁷¹⁸
Unikanie palenia i ograniczenie spożycia alkoholu.¹⁹²⁰
Utrzymywanie zdrowej wagi ciała.²¹
Zaangażowanie społeczne – uczestnictwo w aktywnościach społecznych, grupach wsparcia i wydarzeniach wspólnotowych.²²
Regularne badania kontrolne – wczesne wykrywanie i leczenie chorób współistniejących, które mogą zwiększać ryzyko FTD.²³

Warto podkreślić, że wpływ stylu życia na rozwój FTD został potwierdzony przez badaczy, którzy stwierdzili, że „aktywny styl życia fizyczny i umysłowy zapewnia odporność na zaburzenia FTD, potencjalnie opóźniając początek pogorszenia funkcji poznawczych lub spowalniając postęp objawów”.²⁴

Znaczenie profilaktyki w przypadku rodzinnego FTD

Około jednej trzeciej przypadków demencji czołowo-skroniowej ma charakter autosomalny dominujący, z głównymi przyczynami genetycznymi będącymi mutacjami w genach MAPT, GRN i C9orf72.²⁵ W przypadku osób z rodzinnym FTD, szczególnie ważne jest rozważenie badań genetycznych i poradnictwa genetycznego.²⁶

Dla tych osób z wysokim ryzykiem genetycznym, wyniki badań są szczególnie obiecujące, ponieważ sugerują, że styl życia może mieć wpływ na wiek wystąpienia objawów i tempo progresji choroby. Jak zauważyli naukowcy: „styl życia, nawyki żywieniowe, nastawienie psychiczne, a nawet czynniki środowiskowe wraz z czynnikami genetycznymi wpływają na starzenie się i choroby”.²⁷

Inicjatywy badawcze i kliniczne w profilaktyce FTD

Inicjatywa Prewencji FTD (FPI)

W odpowiedzi na potrzebę lepszego zrozumienia fazy przedobjawowej FTD i opracowania skutecznych metod prewencji, powstała Inicjatywa Prewencji FTD (FTD Prevention Initiative, FPI). Ta globalna sieć łączy badaczy, grupy rzecznicze i organizacje charytatywne z całego świata, mając na celu:²⁸²⁹

Promowanie badań klinicznych nad nowymi terapiami mającymi zapobiegać FTD
Tworzenie jednolitych standardów prowadzenia badań klinicznych w zespołach rodzinnej FTD
Stworzenie międzynarodowej bazy danych uczestników badań nad rodzinną FTD, którzy mogliby kwalifikować się do badań klinicznych
Promowanie odpowiedzialnego udostępniania danych w kontekście badań obserwacyjnych i prób klinicznych w rodzinnej FTD

FPI ułatwia udostępnianie danych między sieciami badawczymi, pomagając budować bardziej kompleksowe zrozumienie naturalnej historii FTD i wspierając rozwój badań klinicznych.³⁰ Inicjatywa ta powstała dzięki współpracy dużych badań kohortowych, w tym Genetic FTD Initiative (GENFI) oraz ARTFL/LEFFTDS (Advancing Research and Treatment for Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration and Longitudinal Evaluation of Familial Frontotemporal Dementia Subjects).³¹

Badania nad terapiami modyfikującymi przebieg choroby

Chociaż obecnie nie istnieją zatwierdzone przez FDA metody leczenia jakiejkolwiek formy demencji czołowo-skroniowej, trwają intensywne prace nad rozwojem potencjalnych terapii, które mogłyby zapobiec lub spowolnić progresję choroby:³²

Badania INFRONT-3 Phase 3 – randomizowane badanie kliniczne AL001, które ma na celu przywrócenie zdrowej funkcji układu odpornościowego, spowolnienie progresji i zapobieganie występowaniu chorób neurodegeneracyjnych, takich jak demencja czołowo-skroniowa.³³
Badanie ASPIRE-FTD – nowo rozpoczęte badanie, które otwiera drzwi do terapii genowej w leczeniu demencji czołowo-skroniowej. Celem badania jest przywrócenie poziomów progranulin w mózgu, potencjalnie spowalniając lub zatrzymując postęp FTD-GRN.³⁴
VES001 – ukończone badanie fazy I dla potencjalnie modyfikującego przebieg choroby leczenia dla pacjentów z demencją czołowo-skroniową z mutacjami w genie progranulin (FTD(GRN)). VES001 jest zaprojektowany do przekraczania bariery krew-mózg i hamowania procesu degradacji progranulin, wiążąc się z receptorem sortiliny i zapobiegając wiązaniu progranulin, pomagając w ten sposób utrzymać i znormalizować poziomy progranulin.³⁵

Badania pokazują, że zwiększenie poziomów białka progranulin (PGRN) może być korzystne dla neuronów i zapobiegać FTLD (czołowo-skroniowemu zwyrodnieniu płatów). Ponieważ mutacje w genie progranulin (GRN) są przyczyną niektórych typów FTLD i wiążą się z nieprawidłowymi niedoborami w produkcji PGRN, naukowcy poszukują terapii, które mogłyby zwiększyć poziomy PGRN u osób dotkniętych chorobą, potencjalnie łagodząc objawy związane z chorobą.³⁶

Faza przedobjawowa – przyszłość profilaktyki FTD

Choć wiele badań klinicznych koncentruje się obecnie na objawowej fazie choroby, przyszłe badania będą coraz bardziej przesuwać się w kierunku wcześniejszych etapów demencji czołowo-skroniowej, z celem zapobiegania wystąpieniu objawów.³⁷

Korzyści z lepszego zrozumienia przedobjawowej fazy FTD są wielorakie:³⁸

Pozwala na lepsze zrozumienie sekwencji zmian patofizjologicznych, które zachodzą w każdym typie FTD, co z kolei może dostarczyć informacji o podstawowych mechanizmach choroby i rozwoju leków
Może prowadzić do lepszego przewidywania początku objawów i prawdopodobnego postępu choroby u osób z grupy ryzyka
Może stworzyć okno terapeutyczne, podczas którego utrata neuronów jest minimalna, a leczenie może mieć najlepszą szansę powodzenia

Badacze podkreślają, że choć obecnie wiele badań klinicznych jest ukierunkowanych na objawowe stadia choroby, przesunięcie w kierunku celowania w stadium przedobjawowe będzie konieczne, jeśli leki mają zapobiegać wystąpieniu choroby.³⁹

Podsumowanie i perspektywy na przyszłość

Chociaż demencja czołowo-skroniowa pozostaje schorzeniem, na które nie ma obecnie skutecznego leczenia, najnowsze badania dostarczają nadziei na możliwość modyfikacji ryzyka rozwoju lub progresji choroby. Aktywny fizycznie i umysłowo styl życia wydaje się być najbardziej dostępną i udowodnioną strategią mogącą zapewnić odporność na FTD, nawet u osób z genetyczną predyspozycją do tej choroby.⁴⁰⁴¹

Eksperci podkreślają, że „styl życia jest potężniejszy niż jakikolwiek lek na FTD” i „nigdy nie jest za późno na wprowadzanie zmian”. Bezpieczna, łatwa strategia profilaktyczna zalecana jest wszystkim pacjentom dla ogólnego zdrowia mózgu. Może być szczególnie pomocna dla osób, które jeszcze nie mają objawów i może opóźnić początek lub spowolnić tempo pogorszenia.⁴²⁴³

Potrzebne są jednak kliniczne badania manipulujące poziomami aktywności poznawczej i fizycznej u osób z mutacjami FTD, aby udowodnić, że zmiany stylu życia mogą zmienić przebieg choroby.⁴⁴ Idealnie byłoby, gdyby modyfikacja stylu życia była częścią szerszego planu leczenia, który obejmuje również leki ukierunkowane na podstawową patologię choroby.⁴⁵

Przyszłość profilaktyki FTD wiąże się z głębszym zrozumieniem biologicznych mechanizmów odporności u osób z FTD oraz z rozwojem terapii celowanych genetycznie, które mogłyby zapobiegać lub opóźniać rozwój choroby. Dzięki postępom w badaniach genetycznych, technologiach cyfrowych i gotowości do badań klinicznych, inicjatywy takie jak FPI dokonują znaczących postępów w kierunku przyszłości, w której FTD mogłoby być leczone, jeśli nie całkowicie zapobiegane.⁴⁶⁴⁷

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Materiały źródłowe

#1 Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) – Alector
https://alector.com/patients/frontotemporal-dementia-ftd/
Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is a rare, rapidly progressing neurodegenerative disease that is the most common form of dementia for people under the age of 60. […] There are currently no FDA-approved treatment options available for any form of frontotemporal dementia. […] By linking genetic information to immunology targets that may be losing functionality due to aging processes or mutations, we aim to restore healthy immune system function, slow the progression and prevent occurrence of neurodegenerative diseases like frontotemporal dementia. […] Alector is currently conducting the INFRONT-3 Phase 3 study, a randomized clinical trial of AL001.
#2 What Younger Adults Can Do to Lower Their Risk of Early Dementia
https://www.healthline.com/health-news/lifestyle-changes-reduce-risk-dementia-that-strikes-people-under-65
Frontotemporal dementia is a neurodegenerative condition that tends to strike people between the ages of 45 and 65. […] Researchers say lifestyle changes can reduce a younger adults risk of getting this disease. […] Experts recommend moderate physical exercise, mental games such as puzzles, and quality sleep. […] The study suggests that living an active lifestyle is associated with less functional decline. […] According to Merrill, lifestyle is more powerful than any medicine for FTD. And its never too late to make changes. […] We can absolutely say both physical and mental activity is good not just for primary prevention, but for people who have this condition to prevent or slow down progression. […] Tarawneh has concerns that the benefit of lifestyle modification may be somewhat overestimated.
#3 Frontotemporal Dementia: What It Is, Symptoms & Treatment
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21075-frontotemporal-dementia
FTD happens unpredictably, so theres no way to prevent it. But, it might be possible to reduce your risk of developing it. […] The sole way to reduce your risk of developing FTD is to avoid head injuries. Having a past head injury more than triples your risk of developing FTD. A key way to avoid head injuries is to use safety equipment whenever necessary. Helmets and safety restraints (especially seat belts in moving vehicles) can help prevent head injuries or reduce how severe they are if they happen.
#4 Frontotemporal dementia: MedlinePlus Medical EncyclopediaLock
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000744.htm
There is no known prevention.
#5 Lifestyle Choices Could Slow Familial Frontotemporal Dementia | UC San Francisco
https://www.ucsf.edu/news/2020/01/416391/lifestyle-choices-could-slow-familial-frontotemporal-dementia
A physically and mentally active lifestyle confers resilience to frontotemporal dementia (FTD), even in people whose genetic profile makes the eventual development of the disease virtually inevitable, according to new research by scientists at the UC San Francisco Memory and Aging Center. […] Our results suggest that even people with a genetic predisposition for FTD can still take actions to increase their chances of living a long and productive life. […] The research aligns with long-standing findings that exercise and cognitive fitness are one of the best ways to prevent or slow Alzheimers disease, but is the first study to show that the same types of behaviors can benefit people with FTD. […] Even after only two to three visits (one to two years into the ongoing study), Casaletto and her team have already begun to see significant differences in the speed and severity of FTD between the most and least mentally and physically active individuals in the study, with mentally and physically active lifestyles showing similar effects across participants.
#6 Lifestyle Choices Could Slow Familial Frontotemporal Dementia | UC San Francisco
https://www.ucsf.edu/news/2020/01/416391/lifestyle-choices-could-slow-familial-frontotemporal-dementia
A physically and mentally active lifestyle confers resilience to frontotemporal dementia (FTD), even in people whose genetic profile makes the eventual development of the disease virtually inevitable, according to new research by scientists at the UC San Francisco Memory and Aging Center. […] Our results suggest that even people with a genetic predisposition for FTD can still take actions to increase their chances of living a long and productive life. […] The research aligns with long-standing findings that exercise and cognitive fitness are one of the best ways to prevent or slow Alzheimers disease, but is the first study to show that the same types of behaviors can benefit people with FTD. […] Even after only two to three visits (one to two years into the ongoing study), Casaletto and her team have already begun to see significant differences in the speed and severity of FTD between the most and least mentally and physically active individuals in the study, with mentally and physically active lifestyles showing similar effects across participants.
#7 Lifestyle Choices Could Slow Familial Frontotemporal Dementia | UC San Francisco
https://www.ucsf.edu/news/2020/01/416391/lifestyle-choices-could-slow-familial-frontotemporal-dementia
This was a remarkable effect to see so early on, Casaletto said. If this were a drug, we would be giving it to all of our patients. […] These results suggest that active lifestyles may slow FTD symptoms by providing some form of cognitive resilience to the consequences of brain degeneration. […] Casaletto hopes the findings will not only encourage care teams and individuals with family histories of FTD to adopt lifestyle changes that could provide more productive years of life, but also that the ongoing study will lead to a better biological understanding of the drivers of resilience in people with FTD. […] We can see that lifestyle differences impact peoples resilience to FTD despite very penetrant genetics, so now we can start to ask more fundamental questions, like how these behaviors actually affect the brains biology to confer that resilience.
#8 Lifestyle Choices Could Slow Familial Frontotemporal Dementia | UC San Francisco
https://www.ucsf.edu/news/2020/01/416391/lifestyle-choices-could-slow-familial-frontotemporal-dementia
This was a remarkable effect to see so early on, Casaletto said. If this were a drug, we would be giving it to all of our patients. […] These results suggest that active lifestyles may slow FTD symptoms by providing some form of cognitive resilience to the consequences of brain degeneration. […] Casaletto hopes the findings will not only encourage care teams and individuals with family histories of FTD to adopt lifestyle changes that could provide more productive years of life, but also that the ongoing study will lead to a better biological understanding of the drivers of resilience in people with FTD. […] We can see that lifestyle differences impact peoples resilience to FTD despite very penetrant genetics, so now we can start to ask more fundamental questions, like how these behaviors actually affect the brains biology to confer that resilience.
#9
https://continentalhospitals.com/diseases/frontotemporal-dementia/
Prevention is a crucial aspect when it comes to frontotemporal dementia, a progressive brain disorder that affects behavior, language, and personality. While there is currently no known cure for this condition, taking proactive steps towards prevention can make a significant difference in reducing the risk and delaying the onset of symptoms. One of the key strategies for prevention involves maintaining a healthy lifestyle. This includes engaging in regular physical exercise, adopting a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins, and managing stress levels effectively. These lifestyle choices have been shown to promote brain health and reduce the risk of various cognitive disorders. […] Another important aspect of prevention is staying mentally active. Engaging in activities that challenge the brain such as reading, puzzles, learning new skills or languages can help keep the mind sharp and potentially lower the risk of developing frontotemporal dementia. Furthermore, it is essential to prioritize cardiovascular health as numerous studies have linked heart health with brain health. Managing conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol through medication or lifestyle changes can significantly reduce the risk of cognitive decline. Lastly, regular check-ups with healthcare professionals are crucial for early detection and management of any underlying medical conditions that may increase the risk of frontotemporal dementia.
#10 Frontotemporal Dementia: What It Is, Symptoms & Treatment
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21075-frontotemporal-dementia
FTD happens unpredictably, so theres no way to prevent it. But, it might be possible to reduce your risk of developing it. […] The sole way to reduce your risk of developing FTD is to avoid head injuries. Having a past head injury more than triples your risk of developing FTD. A key way to avoid head injuries is to use safety equipment whenever necessary. Helmets and safety restraints (especially seat belts in moving vehicles) can help prevent head injuries or reduce how severe they are if they happen.
#11 What Younger Adults Can Do to Lower Their Risk of Early Dementia
https://www.healthline.com/health-news/lifestyle-changes-reduce-risk-dementia-that-strikes-people-under-65
Frontotemporal dementia is a neurodegenerative condition that tends to strike people between the ages of 45 and 65. […] Researchers say lifestyle changes can reduce a younger adults risk of getting this disease. […] Experts recommend moderate physical exercise, mental games such as puzzles, and quality sleep. […] The study suggests that living an active lifestyle is associated with less functional decline. […] According to Merrill, lifestyle is more powerful than any medicine for FTD. And its never too late to make changes. […] We can absolutely say both physical and mental activity is good not just for primary prevention, but for people who have this condition to prevent or slow down progression. […] Tarawneh has concerns that the benefit of lifestyle modification may be somewhat overestimated.
#12 Preventing Dementia | Stanford Health Care
https://stanfordhealthcare.org/medical-conditions/brain-and-nerves/dementia/prevention.html
Dementia is hard to prevent, because what causes it often is not known. But people who have dementia caused by stroke may be able to prevent future declines by lowering their risk of heart disease and stroke. Even if you don’t have these known risks, your overall health can benefit from these strategies: […] Don’t smoke. […] Stay at a healthy weight. […] Get plenty of exercise. […] Eat healthy food. […] Manage health problems including diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. […] Stay mentally alert by learning new hobbies, reading, or solving crossword puzzles. […] Stay involved socially. Attend community activities, church, or support groups. […] If your doctor recommends it, take aspirin.
#13 What Younger Adults Can Do to Lower Their Risk of Early Dementia
https://www.healthline.com/health-news/lifestyle-changes-reduce-risk-dementia-that-strikes-people-under-65
Frontotemporal dementia is a neurodegenerative condition that tends to strike people between the ages of 45 and 65. […] Researchers say lifestyle changes can reduce a younger adults risk of getting this disease. […] Experts recommend moderate physical exercise, mental games such as puzzles, and quality sleep. […] The study suggests that living an active lifestyle is associated with less functional decline. […] According to Merrill, lifestyle is more powerful than any medicine for FTD. And its never too late to make changes. […] We can absolutely say both physical and mental activity is good not just for primary prevention, but for people who have this condition to prevent or slow down progression. […] Tarawneh has concerns that the benefit of lifestyle modification may be somewhat overestimated.
#14
https://continentalhospitals.com/diseases/frontotemporal-dementia/
Prevention is a crucial aspect when it comes to frontotemporal dementia, a progressive brain disorder that affects behavior, language, and personality. While there is currently no known cure for this condition, taking proactive steps towards prevention can make a significant difference in reducing the risk and delaying the onset of symptoms. One of the key strategies for prevention involves maintaining a healthy lifestyle. This includes engaging in regular physical exercise, adopting a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins, and managing stress levels effectively. These lifestyle choices have been shown to promote brain health and reduce the risk of various cognitive disorders. […] Another important aspect of prevention is staying mentally active. Engaging in activities that challenge the brain such as reading, puzzles, learning new skills or languages can help keep the mind sharp and potentially lower the risk of developing frontotemporal dementia. Furthermore, it is essential to prioritize cardiovascular health as numerous studies have linked heart health with brain health. Managing conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol through medication or lifestyle changes can significantly reduce the risk of cognitive decline. Lastly, regular check-ups with healthcare professionals are crucial for early detection and management of any underlying medical conditions that may increase the risk of frontotemporal dementia.
#15
https://continentalhospitals.com/diseases/frontotemporal-dementia/
Prevention is a crucial aspect when it comes to frontotemporal dementia, a progressive brain disorder that affects behavior, language, and personality. While there is currently no known cure for this condition, taking proactive steps towards prevention can make a significant difference in reducing the risk and delaying the onset of symptoms. One of the key strategies for prevention involves maintaining a healthy lifestyle. This includes engaging in regular physical exercise, adopting a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins, and managing stress levels effectively. These lifestyle choices have been shown to promote brain health and reduce the risk of various cognitive disorders. […] Another important aspect of prevention is staying mentally active. Engaging in activities that challenge the brain such as reading, puzzles, learning new skills or languages can help keep the mind sharp and potentially lower the risk of developing frontotemporal dementia. Furthermore, it is essential to prioritize cardiovascular health as numerous studies have linked heart health with brain health. Managing conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol through medication or lifestyle changes can significantly reduce the risk of cognitive decline. Lastly, regular check-ups with healthcare professionals are crucial for early detection and management of any underlying medical conditions that may increase the risk of frontotemporal dementia.
#16 Preventing Dementia | Stanford Health Care
https://stanfordhealthcare.org/medical-conditions/brain-and-nerves/dementia/prevention.html
Dementia is hard to prevent, because what causes it often is not known. But people who have dementia caused by stroke may be able to prevent future declines by lowering their risk of heart disease and stroke. Even if you don’t have these known risks, your overall health can benefit from these strategies: […] Don’t smoke. […] Stay at a healthy weight. […] Get plenty of exercise. […] Eat healthy food. […] Manage health problems including diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. […] Stay mentally alert by learning new hobbies, reading, or solving crossword puzzles. […] Stay involved socially. Attend community activities, church, or support groups. […] If your doctor recommends it, take aspirin.
#17
https://continentalhospitals.com/diseases/frontotemporal-dementia/
Prevention is a crucial aspect when it comes to frontotemporal dementia, a progressive brain disorder that affects behavior, language, and personality. While there is currently no known cure for this condition, taking proactive steps towards prevention can make a significant difference in reducing the risk and delaying the onset of symptoms. One of the key strategies for prevention involves maintaining a healthy lifestyle. This includes engaging in regular physical exercise, adopting a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins, and managing stress levels effectively. These lifestyle choices have been shown to promote brain health and reduce the risk of various cognitive disorders. […] Another important aspect of prevention is staying mentally active. Engaging in activities that challenge the brain such as reading, puzzles, learning new skills or languages can help keep the mind sharp and potentially lower the risk of developing frontotemporal dementia. Furthermore, it is essential to prioritize cardiovascular health as numerous studies have linked heart health with brain health. Managing conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol through medication or lifestyle changes can significantly reduce the risk of cognitive decline. Lastly, regular check-ups with healthcare professionals are crucial for early detection and management of any underlying medical conditions that may increase the risk of frontotemporal dementia.
#18
https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/dementia
Studies show that people can reduce their risk of cognitive decline and dementia by being physically active, not smoking, avoiding harmful use of alcohol, controlling their weight, eating a healthy diet, and maintaining healthy blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels. […] Although age is the strongest known risk factor for dementia, it is not an inevitable consequence of biological ageing.
#19 Preventing Dementia | Stanford Health Care
https://stanfordhealthcare.org/medical-conditions/brain-and-nerves/dementia/prevention.html
Dementia is hard to prevent, because what causes it often is not known. But people who have dementia caused by stroke may be able to prevent future declines by lowering their risk of heart disease and stroke. Even if you don’t have these known risks, your overall health can benefit from these strategies: […] Don’t smoke. […] Stay at a healthy weight. […] Get plenty of exercise. […] Eat healthy food. […] Manage health problems including diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. […] Stay mentally alert by learning new hobbies, reading, or solving crossword puzzles. […] Stay involved socially. Attend community activities, church, or support groups. […] If your doctor recommends it, take aspirin.
#20
https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/dementia
Studies show that people can reduce their risk of cognitive decline and dementia by being physically active, not smoking, avoiding harmful use of alcohol, controlling their weight, eating a healthy diet, and maintaining healthy blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels. […] Although age is the strongest known risk factor for dementia, it is not an inevitable consequence of biological ageing.
#21 Preventing Dementia | Stanford Health Care
https://stanfordhealthcare.org/medical-conditions/brain-and-nerves/dementia/prevention.html
Dementia is hard to prevent, because what causes it often is not known. But people who have dementia caused by stroke may be able to prevent future declines by lowering their risk of heart disease and stroke. Even if you don’t have these known risks, your overall health can benefit from these strategies: […] Don’t smoke. […] Stay at a healthy weight. […] Get plenty of exercise. […] Eat healthy food. […] Manage health problems including diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. […] Stay mentally alert by learning new hobbies, reading, or solving crossword puzzles. […] Stay involved socially. Attend community activities, church, or support groups. […] If your doctor recommends it, take aspirin.
#22 Preventing Dementia | Stanford Health Care
https://stanfordhealthcare.org/medical-conditions/brain-and-nerves/dementia/prevention.html
Dementia is hard to prevent, because what causes it often is not known. But people who have dementia caused by stroke may be able to prevent future declines by lowering their risk of heart disease and stroke. Even if you don’t have these known risks, your overall health can benefit from these strategies: […] Don’t smoke. […] Stay at a healthy weight. […] Get plenty of exercise. […] Eat healthy food. […] Manage health problems including diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. […] Stay mentally alert by learning new hobbies, reading, or solving crossword puzzles. […] Stay involved socially. Attend community activities, church, or support groups. […] If your doctor recommends it, take aspirin.
#23
https://continentalhospitals.com/diseases/frontotemporal-dementia/
Prevention is a crucial aspect when it comes to frontotemporal dementia, a progressive brain disorder that affects behavior, language, and personality. While there is currently no known cure for this condition, taking proactive steps towards prevention can make a significant difference in reducing the risk and delaying the onset of symptoms. One of the key strategies for prevention involves maintaining a healthy lifestyle. This includes engaging in regular physical exercise, adopting a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins, and managing stress levels effectively. These lifestyle choices have been shown to promote brain health and reduce the risk of various cognitive disorders. […] Another important aspect of prevention is staying mentally active. Engaging in activities that challenge the brain such as reading, puzzles, learning new skills or languages can help keep the mind sharp and potentially lower the risk of developing frontotemporal dementia. Furthermore, it is essential to prioritize cardiovascular health as numerous studies have linked heart health with brain health. Managing conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol through medication or lifestyle changes can significantly reduce the risk of cognitive decline. Lastly, regular check-ups with healthcare professionals are crucial for early detection and management of any underlying medical conditions that may increase the risk of frontotemporal dementia.
#24 A Healthy Lifestyle May Slow Familial FTD – FTD Disorders Registry
https://ftdregistry.org/press/a-healthy-lifestyle-may-slow-familial-ftd/
New evidence now shows that a healthy lifestyle may play a protective role in frontotemporal dementia (FTD), even for people who have a genetic disposition for it. […] A physically and mentally active lifestyle offers resilience to FTD disorders, possibly delaying the onset of cognitive decline or slowing the progression of symptoms. […] Even people with a genetic predisposition for FTD can still take actions to increase their chances of living a long and productive life. […] Lifestyle, dietary habits, mental makeup, and even environmental factors along with the genetic factors affect aging and illness. […] Clinical trials that manipulate cognitive and physical activity levels in people with FTD mutations are needed to prove that lifestyle changes can alter the course of the disease.
#25 The Frontotemporal Dementia Prevention Initiative: Linking Together Genetic Frontotemporal Dementia Cohort Studies | SpringerLink
https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-030-51140-1_8
Around one-third of frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is autosomal dominant with the major genetic causes being mutations in MAPT, GRN and C9orf72. […] Large cohort studies have been set up in recent years to better understand this presymptomatic phase, including the Genetic FTD Initiative (GENFI) and the Advancing Research and Treatment for Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration and Longitudinal Evaluation of Familial Frontotemporal Dementia Subjects (ARTFL/LEFFTDS) studies. […] Researchers from these cohort studies have therefore come together to form the FTD Prevention Initiative (FPI), which has the overarching aim of promoting clinical trials of new therapies to prevent FTD through creating an international database of participants eligible for trials and uniform standards for conducting such trials.
#26 Frontotemporal Dementia: Symptoms and Treatment | Doctor
https://patient.info/doctor/frontotemporal-dementia
Where there is a strong family history of FTD, genetic testing should be discussed. Genetic counselling should be undertaken before testing is undertaken. […] For the future, it has recently been shown that increasing levels of the protein progranulin (PGRN) may be beneficial to neurons and prevent FTLD. Mutations in the progranulin gene (GRN) are a cause of some types of FTLD. Because these mutations have been linked to abnormal deficiencies in the production of PGRN, researchers are looking for therapies which could increase PGRN levels in affected individuals, potentially alleviating the symptoms associated with disease.
#27 A Healthy Lifestyle May Slow Familial FTD – FTD Disorders Registry
https://ftdregistry.org/press/a-healthy-lifestyle-may-slow-familial-ftd/
New evidence now shows that a healthy lifestyle may play a protective role in frontotemporal dementia (FTD), even for people who have a genetic disposition for it. […] A physically and mentally active lifestyle offers resilience to FTD disorders, possibly delaying the onset of cognitive decline or slowing the progression of symptoms. […] Even people with a genetic predisposition for FTD can still take actions to increase their chances of living a long and productive life. […] Lifestyle, dietary habits, mental makeup, and even environmental factors along with the genetic factors affect aging and illness. […] Clinical trials that manipulate cognitive and physical activity levels in people with FTD mutations are needed to prove that lifestyle changes can alter the course of the disease.
#28 FPI – GENFI
https://www.genfi.org/fpi/
Our overall aim is to promote clinical trials of new therapies to prevent FTD. […] Create uniform standards for conduct of clinical trials in familial FTD syndromes. […] Create an international database of familial FTD research participants who might be eligible for clinical trials. […] Promote responsible data sharing within the context of observational studies and trials in familial FTD.
#29 FTD Prevention Initiative (FPI) 2024 Annual Meeting Highlights – FTD Talk
https://www.ftdtalk.org/2024/11/ftd-prevention-initiative-fpi-2024-annual-meeting-highlights/
On September 18, 2024, the Frontotemporal dementia Prevention Initiative (FPI) community gathered in Amsterdam, Netherlands, for its annual meeting. This global event brought together researchers, advocacy groups, and leading charities all united by a shared goal: advancing clinical trials and therapeutic treatments for FTD. […] The FPI is a worldwide network focused on understanding frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and accelerating the development of treatments. […] The 2024 FPI meeting left attendees with a renewed sense of optimism and excitement. With advancements in genetic research, digital technologies, and clinical trial readiness, the FPI is making significant progress toward a future where FTD could be treated, if not prevented.
#30 Frontotemporal dementia | Dementia Research Centre – UCL â University College London
https://www.ucl.ac.uk/drc/research-clinical-trials/frontotemporal-dementia
The FTD Talk team: Also led by Professor Jonathan Rohrer, FTD Talk is a resource for the FTD community, providing information, factsheets, and updates on ongoing research. […] Additionally, FTD talk co-ordinates the FTD Prevention Initiative (FPI), a global community focused on advancing research into genetic FTD. The FPI facilitates data sharing across research networks, helping to build a more comprehensive understanding of the natural history of FTD and supporting the development of clinical trials.
#31 The Frontotemporal Dementia Prevention Initiative: Linking Together Genetic Frontotemporal Dementia Cohort Studies | SpringerLink
https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-030-51140-1_8
Around one-third of frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is autosomal dominant with the major genetic causes being mutations in MAPT, GRN and C9orf72. […] Large cohort studies have been set up in recent years to better understand this presymptomatic phase, including the Genetic FTD Initiative (GENFI) and the Advancing Research and Treatment for Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration and Longitudinal Evaluation of Familial Frontotemporal Dementia Subjects (ARTFL/LEFFTDS) studies. […] Researchers from these cohort studies have therefore come together to form the FTD Prevention Initiative (FPI), which has the overarching aim of promoting clinical trials of new therapies to prevent FTD through creating an international database of participants eligible for trials and uniform standards for conducting such trials.
#32 Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) – Alector
https://alector.com/patients/frontotemporal-dementia-ftd/
Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is a rare, rapidly progressing neurodegenerative disease that is the most common form of dementia for people under the age of 60. […] There are currently no FDA-approved treatment options available for any form of frontotemporal dementia. […] By linking genetic information to immunology targets that may be losing functionality due to aging processes or mutations, we aim to restore healthy immune system function, slow the progression and prevent occurrence of neurodegenerative diseases like frontotemporal dementia. […] Alector is currently conducting the INFRONT-3 Phase 3 study, a randomized clinical trial of AL001.
#33 Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) – Alector
https://alector.com/patients/frontotemporal-dementia-ftd/
Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is a rare, rapidly progressing neurodegenerative disease that is the most common form of dementia for people under the age of 60. […] There are currently no FDA-approved treatment options available for any form of frontotemporal dementia. […] By linking genetic information to immunology targets that may be losing functionality due to aging processes or mutations, we aim to restore healthy immune system function, slow the progression and prevent occurrence of neurodegenerative diseases like frontotemporal dementia. […] Alector is currently conducting the INFRONT-3 Phase 3 study, a randomized clinical trial of AL001.
#34 Newly Initiated ASPIRE-FTD Trial Opens Door for Gene Therapy to Treat Frontotemporal Dementia
https://www.neurologylive.com/view/newly-initiated-aspire-ftd-trial-opens-door-gene-therapy-treat-frontotemporal-dementia
Frontotemporal dementia (FTD), a neurodegenerative disorder, is the result of damage to neurons in the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain. […] To date, there have been no effective treatments that have shown an ability to slow down or prevent FTD. […] The goal of the study is to restore levels of progranulin in the brain, potentially slowing or stopping the progression of FTD-GRN. […] This may potentially be the start of a revolution in healthcare that would bring tremendous hope for people living with genetic neurodegenerative diseases.
#35 Study offers possible treatment for frontotemporal dementia – Drug Discovery World (DDW)
https://www.ddw-online.com/study-offers-possible-treatment-for-frontotemporal-dementia-31397-202409/
Vesper Bio has completed a Phase I study for its lead candidate, VES001, a potentially disease-modifying treatment for frontotemporal dementia patients with mutations in the progranulin gene (FTD(GRN)). […] VES001 is designed to cross the blood brain barrier and inhibit this process, binding to the sortilin receptor and stopping progranulin from binding, thereby helping to maintain and normalise progranulin levels. […] The data generated in our Phase I trial of VES001 demonstrate the potential of sortilin inhibition as a therapeutic approach to the treatment of frontotemporal dementia, and potentially other neurodegenerative diseases. […] These promising clinical data coupled with VES001âs patient friendly profile bring us one step closer to transforming patient outcomes in frontotemporal dementia.
#36 Frontotemporal Dementia: Symptoms and Treatment | Doctor
https://patient.info/doctor/frontotemporal-dementia
Where there is a strong family history of FTD, genetic testing should be discussed. Genetic counselling should be undertaken before testing is undertaken. […] For the future, it has recently been shown that increasing levels of the protein progranulin (PGRN) may be beneficial to neurons and prevent FTLD. Mutations in the progranulin gene (GRN) are a cause of some types of FTLD. Because these mutations have been linked to abnormal deficiencies in the production of PGRN, researchers are looking for therapies which could increase PGRN levels in affected individuals, potentially alleviating the symptoms associated with disease.
#37
https://journals.lww.com/co-neurology/fulltext/2023/08000/defining_the_presymptomatic_phase_of.6.aspx
Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is a clinically, pathologically and genetically heterogeneous disorder. Whilst disease modifying therapy trials are mostly focused on the symptomatic phase, future studies will move earlier in the disease aiming to prevent symptom onset. This review summarizes the recent work to better understand this presymptomatic period. […] It will be important to better characterize the presymptomatic period moving forward and develop robust biomarkers that can be used both for stratification and outcome measures in prevention trials. The work of the FTD Prevention Initiative aims to facilitate this by bringing together data from natural history studies across the world. […] The benefits of understanding the presymptomatic phase of FTD are multifold. Firstly, it allows a better understanding of the sequence of pathophysiological changes that occur in each type of FTD that in turn may inform underlying disease mechanisms and drug development. Secondly, it may lead to better prediction of symptom onset and likely progression of disease in at-risk individuals at present, it is not possible to predict when people will develop symptoms, which phenotype they will have, or how fast their disease will proceed. Thirdly, it may allow a therapeutic window during which minimal neuronal loss has occurred and treatment may have the best chance of succeeding. […] At present, many of the clinical trials are targeted at the symptomatic stages of the disease but a shift towards targeting the presymptomatic stage will be required if the drugs are to be able to prevent the onset of disease.
#38
https://journals.lww.com/co-neurology/fulltext/2023/08000/defining_the_presymptomatic_phase_of.6.aspx
Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is a clinically, pathologically and genetically heterogeneous disorder. Whilst disease modifying therapy trials are mostly focused on the symptomatic phase, future studies will move earlier in the disease aiming to prevent symptom onset. This review summarizes the recent work to better understand this presymptomatic period. […] It will be important to better characterize the presymptomatic period moving forward and develop robust biomarkers that can be used both for stratification and outcome measures in prevention trials. The work of the FTD Prevention Initiative aims to facilitate this by bringing together data from natural history studies across the world. […] The benefits of understanding the presymptomatic phase of FTD are multifold. Firstly, it allows a better understanding of the sequence of pathophysiological changes that occur in each type of FTD that in turn may inform underlying disease mechanisms and drug development. Secondly, it may lead to better prediction of symptom onset and likely progression of disease in at-risk individuals at present, it is not possible to predict when people will develop symptoms, which phenotype they will have, or how fast their disease will proceed. Thirdly, it may allow a therapeutic window during which minimal neuronal loss has occurred and treatment may have the best chance of succeeding. […] At present, many of the clinical trials are targeted at the symptomatic stages of the disease but a shift towards targeting the presymptomatic stage will be required if the drugs are to be able to prevent the onset of disease.
#39
https://journals.lww.com/co-neurology/fulltext/2023/08000/defining_the_presymptomatic_phase_of.6.aspx
Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is a clinically, pathologically and genetically heterogeneous disorder. Whilst disease modifying therapy trials are mostly focused on the symptomatic phase, future studies will move earlier in the disease aiming to prevent symptom onset. This review summarizes the recent work to better understand this presymptomatic period. […] It will be important to better characterize the presymptomatic period moving forward and develop robust biomarkers that can be used both for stratification and outcome measures in prevention trials. The work of the FTD Prevention Initiative aims to facilitate this by bringing together data from natural history studies across the world. […] The benefits of understanding the presymptomatic phase of FTD are multifold. Firstly, it allows a better understanding of the sequence of pathophysiological changes that occur in each type of FTD that in turn may inform underlying disease mechanisms and drug development. Secondly, it may lead to better prediction of symptom onset and likely progression of disease in at-risk individuals at present, it is not possible to predict when people will develop symptoms, which phenotype they will have, or how fast their disease will proceed. Thirdly, it may allow a therapeutic window during which minimal neuronal loss has occurred and treatment may have the best chance of succeeding. […] At present, many of the clinical trials are targeted at the symptomatic stages of the disease but a shift towards targeting the presymptomatic stage will be required if the drugs are to be able to prevent the onset of disease.
#40 What Younger Adults Can Do to Lower Their Risk of Early Dementia
https://www.healthline.com/health-news/lifestyle-changes-reduce-risk-dementia-that-strikes-people-under-65
Frontotemporal dementia is a neurodegenerative condition that tends to strike people between the ages of 45 and 65. […] Researchers say lifestyle changes can reduce a younger adults risk of getting this disease. […] Experts recommend moderate physical exercise, mental games such as puzzles, and quality sleep. […] The study suggests that living an active lifestyle is associated with less functional decline. […] According to Merrill, lifestyle is more powerful than any medicine for FTD. And its never too late to make changes. […] We can absolutely say both physical and mental activity is good not just for primary prevention, but for people who have this condition to prevent or slow down progression. […] Tarawneh has concerns that the benefit of lifestyle modification may be somewhat overestimated.
#41 What Younger Adults Can Do to Lower Their Risk of Early Dementia
https://www.healthline.com/health-news/lifestyle-changes-reduce-risk-dementia-that-strikes-people-under-65
Its a safe, easy prevention strategy we recommend to all our patients for overall brain health. It will be more helpful for people who dont yet have symptoms and may delay onset or slow the rate of decline. […] Ideally, we would like to have lifestyle modification as part of a bigger picture treatment plan that also involves medications that target underlying disease pathology.
#42 What Younger Adults Can Do to Lower Their Risk of Early Dementia
https://www.healthline.com/health-news/lifestyle-changes-reduce-risk-dementia-that-strikes-people-under-65
Frontotemporal dementia is a neurodegenerative condition that tends to strike people between the ages of 45 and 65. […] Researchers say lifestyle changes can reduce a younger adults risk of getting this disease. […] Experts recommend moderate physical exercise, mental games such as puzzles, and quality sleep. […] The study suggests that living an active lifestyle is associated with less functional decline. […] According to Merrill, lifestyle is more powerful than any medicine for FTD. And its never too late to make changes. […] We can absolutely say both physical and mental activity is good not just for primary prevention, but for people who have this condition to prevent or slow down progression. […] Tarawneh has concerns that the benefit of lifestyle modification may be somewhat overestimated.
#43 What Younger Adults Can Do to Lower Their Risk of Early Dementia
https://www.healthline.com/health-news/lifestyle-changes-reduce-risk-dementia-that-strikes-people-under-65
Its a safe, easy prevention strategy we recommend to all our patients for overall brain health. It will be more helpful for people who dont yet have symptoms and may delay onset or slow the rate of decline. […] Ideally, we would like to have lifestyle modification as part of a bigger picture treatment plan that also involves medications that target underlying disease pathology.
#44 A Healthy Lifestyle May Slow Familial FTD – FTD Disorders Registry
https://ftdregistry.org/press/a-healthy-lifestyle-may-slow-familial-ftd/
New evidence now shows that a healthy lifestyle may play a protective role in frontotemporal dementia (FTD), even for people who have a genetic disposition for it. […] A physically and mentally active lifestyle offers resilience to FTD disorders, possibly delaying the onset of cognitive decline or slowing the progression of symptoms. […] Even people with a genetic predisposition for FTD can still take actions to increase their chances of living a long and productive life. […] Lifestyle, dietary habits, mental makeup, and even environmental factors along with the genetic factors affect aging and illness. […] Clinical trials that manipulate cognitive and physical activity levels in people with FTD mutations are needed to prove that lifestyle changes can alter the course of the disease.
#45 What Younger Adults Can Do to Lower Their Risk of Early Dementia
https://www.healthline.com/health-news/lifestyle-changes-reduce-risk-dementia-that-strikes-people-under-65
Its a safe, easy prevention strategy we recommend to all our patients for overall brain health. It will be more helpful for people who dont yet have symptoms and may delay onset or slow the rate of decline. […] Ideally, we would like to have lifestyle modification as part of a bigger picture treatment plan that also involves medications that target underlying disease pathology.
#46 Lifestyle Choices Could Slow Familial Frontotemporal Dementia | UC San Francisco
https://www.ucsf.edu/news/2020/01/416391/lifestyle-choices-could-slow-familial-frontotemporal-dementia
This was a remarkable effect to see so early on, Casaletto said. If this were a drug, we would be giving it to all of our patients. […] These results suggest that active lifestyles may slow FTD symptoms by providing some form of cognitive resilience to the consequences of brain degeneration. […] Casaletto hopes the findings will not only encourage care teams and individuals with family histories of FTD to adopt lifestyle changes that could provide more productive years of life, but also that the ongoing study will lead to a better biological understanding of the drivers of resilience in people with FTD. […] We can see that lifestyle differences impact peoples resilience to FTD despite very penetrant genetics, so now we can start to ask more fundamental questions, like how these behaviors actually affect the brains biology to confer that resilience.
#47 FTD Prevention Initiative (FPI) 2024 Annual Meeting Highlights – FTD Talk
https://www.ftdtalk.org/2024/11/ftd-prevention-initiative-fpi-2024-annual-meeting-highlights/
On September 18, 2024, the Frontotemporal dementia Prevention Initiative (FPI) community gathered in Amsterdam, Netherlands, for its annual meeting. This global event brought together researchers, advocacy groups, and leading charities all united by a shared goal: advancing clinical trials and therapeutic treatments for FTD. […] The FPI is a worldwide network focused on understanding frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and accelerating the development of treatments. […] The 2024 FPI meeting left attendees with a renewed sense of optimism and excitement. With advancements in genetic research, digital technologies, and clinical trial readiness, the FPI is making significant progress toward a future where FTD could be treated, if not prevented.