A PET scan may show metabolic changes in these same regions of the brain. Genetic testing also is helpful. For example, the same mutated gene may cause a brother to have frontotemporal dementia ...

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

While having trouble sleeping is common in old age, drastic changes in this can indicate dementia. Waking up during the night ...

In contrast, the milder effects observed in frontotemporal ... Reduced brain volume and connectivity are frequently observed in patients with dementia and are associated with disease progression ...

New guidelines will help doctors identify patients with a common memory-loss syndrome that is often misdiagnosed as Alzheimer's disease in older adults.

In contrast, the milder effects observed in frontotemporal ... Reduced brain volume and connectivity are frequently observed in patients with dementia and are associated with disease progression ...