Frontotemporal Dementia

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:psychologist
gptkbp:affects younger adults
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:historical_event
anxiety
apathy
social withdrawal
compulsive behaviors
TDP-43 protein abnormalities
loss of empathy
tau protein abnormalities
disinhibition
memory loss (less common than in Alzheimer's)
gptkbp:caused_by neurodegeneration
gptkbp:clinical_trial genetic studies
new therapies
neuroimaging techniques
symptom management
gptkbp:community_impact can be significant
can lead to caregiver burnout
requires adjustments in family dynamics
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Frontotemporal Dementia
gptkbp:impact social relationships
employment
caregivers
gptkbp:is_involved_in available for patients
available for caregivers
gptkbp:is_popular_in less common than Alzheimer's disease
gptkbp:number_of_teams varies by individual
gptkbp:premiered_on typically between ages 40 and 65
gptkbp:public_awareness aim to educate public
aim to reduce stigma
aim to promote research funding
gptkbp:research_focus biomarkers
genetic factors
gptkbp:risk_factor C9orf72 gene
GRN gene
MAPT gene
gptkbp:social_responsibility clinical assessment
neuroimaging
Language variant frontotemporal dementia criteria
Neurocognitive Disorders
Behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia criteria
gptkbp:supports can be costly
involves multidisciplinary approach
may be necessary
gptkbp:symptoms behavioral changes
personality changes
language difficulties
gptkbp:treatment supportive care
medications for symptoms
gptkbp:type behavioral variant
nonfluent variant
semantic variant
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:C9orf72
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6