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World FTD Awareness Week 2023
September 24 – October 1, 2023 As we embark on Frontotemporal Dementia Awareness Week, it’s crucial to shed light on this complex condition and understand why this week of awareness is so vital. Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is not a single disease but rather an umbrella term for a group of rare brain disorders that primarily…
Read MoreBringing It Together or Breaking It Down– Thoughts on Holophrastic Communication
Quick! In one minute, how many ways can you imagine saying “Hello”? Now, in another minute, ponder over the various meaningful gestures you use daily without giving them a second thought. While most of us navigate the world of verbal and non-verbal communication with ease, it becomes evident that our interactions are composed of a…
Read MoreIntroducing CHRIS: Empowering Patients and Clinicians in a New Digital Era in Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care
In recent years, dementia has emerged as a growing healthcare crisis, impacting millions of individuals and their families worldwide. As the prevalence of neurocognitive disorders like Alzheimer’s disease continues to rise, there is an urgent need for innovative solutions to improve dementia screening, care management, and research. At the forefront of this battle, the University…
Read MoreNavigating the Tempo of Innovation: Bridging the Gap between AI Research and Medical Science
The world of computer science, particularly in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI), operates at an exhilarating pace. Concepts often transform into full-fledged research papers or secure funding within a scant four weeks. This rapid rate of progress, while thrilling, starkly contrasts the more measured tempo of medical scientific writing and grant applications, which can…
Read MoreInsights from the ALLFTD Investigator Meeting
Members of the CSAND Lab recently had the privilege of attending the 2023 ALLFTD Investigator Meeting, hosted locally in Denver, Colorado. This event brought together an exceptional group of researchers, clinicians, and experts in the field of frontotemporal dementia (FTD) to exchange knowledge, discuss ongoing projects, and explore potential avenues for future research. Here we…
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