Alzheimer's Association: Frontotemporal Degeneration

Alzheimer's Association: Frontotemporal Degeneration is a non-profit organization that focuses on research and advocacy for people with FTD. They offer various resources such as support groups, educational materials, and clinical trials.

72%

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The Daily's Verdict

This news site has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on its reporting.

Bias

85%

Examples:

  • The ALLFTD-mApp allows clinicians to measure cognitive function in a person's own home using a smartphone.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

70%

Examples:

  • FTD is the most common form of dementia for people under 60
  • Smartphone tests had moderate to excellent internal consistency and test-retest reliability

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • The article implies that FTD is more prevalent than it actually is due to its misdiagnosis rate.
  • The author does not disclose their sources or provide any evidence to support their claims about frontotemporal dementia (FTD).

Recent Articles

  • Smartphone App Detects Early Signs of Frontotemporal Dementia in High-Risk Individuals with Accuracy

    Smartphone App Detects Early Signs of Frontotemporal Dementia in High-Risk Individuals with Accuracy

    Broke On: Wednesday, 03 April 2024 A smartphone app developed by collaborating with Datacubed Health can accurately detect early signs of frontotemporal dementia in individuals at high genetic risk for developing it, even those who have not shown any obvious symptoms yet. The app records people's speech while they engage with several cognitive tests including executive functioning assessments and is found to be as sensitive as medical evaluations performed in clinics.
  • Wet Brain: The Dangers of Alcoholism and Thiamine Deficiency

    Wet Brain: The Dangers of Alcoholism and Thiamine Deficiency

    Broke On: Monday, 26 February 2024 Wet brain, a type of dementia caused by thiamine deficiency due to alcohol abuse or other conditions such as malnutrition and certain medications. It is characterized by swelling in the brain leading to memory loss and confusion.