Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

[Fronto-temporal dementia].

O Doval1, M Gaviria

  • 1Servicio de Psiquiatría, Hospital Universitario de Caracas, Venezuela. doval@psych.uic.edu

Actas Espanolas De Psiquiatria
|March 23, 2001
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

[Panic disorder and atrial fibrillation].

Semergen·2013
Same author

Adult human spinal cord harbors neural precursor cells that generate neurons and glial cells in vitro.

Journal of neuroscience research·2008
Same author

Guidelines for the conduct of clinical trials for spinal cord injury (SCI) as developed by the ICCP panel: clinical trial outcome measures.

Spinal cord·2006
Same author

Guidelines for the conduct of clinical trials for spinal cord injury as developed by the ICCP panel: spontaneous recovery after spinal cord injury and statistical power needed for therapeutic clinical trials.

Spinal cord·2006
Same author

Neurocognitive assessment before and after cranioplasty.

Acta neurochirurgica·2002
Same author

Gacyclidine: a new neuroprotective agent acting at the N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor.

CNS drug reviews·2001
Same journal

Mortality Risks in Patients With Schizophrenia in Shanghai: A Longitudinal Cohort Study.

Actas espanolas de psiquiatria·2026
Same journal

Causal Relationship Between Vitamin D and Anxiety and Depression: A Bidirectional Mendelian Randomization Study.

Actas espanolas de psiquiatria·2026
Same journal

Assessment of Mental Health Nurses' Competences: A Scoping Review.

Actas espanolas de psiquiatria·2026
Same journal

Gender Identity and Gender Dysphoria in Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Systematic Review.

Actas espanolas de psiquiatria·2026
Same journal

Bridging Three Decades: Global Self-Harm Trends From 1990-2021 and Projections to 2040.

Actas espanolas de psiquiatria·2026
Same journal

ADHD, Subtypes and Cognitive Performance: WISC-V as a Support Tool for Diagnostic Assessment.

Actas espanolas de psiquiatria·2026
See all related articles

Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD), a recently defined syndrome, encompasses primary brain degenerative processes affecting behavior and personality. This review covers FTD clinical features, diagnostics, and neuropathology, highlighting areas for future research.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Neuroscience
  • Pathology

Context:

  • Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) is a recently identified clinical syndrome.
  • It includes conditions like Pick's disease, affecting brain's anterior regions.
  • FTD has a significant and previously underestimated prevalence.

Purpose:

  • To conduct a comprehensive bibliographic review of Frontotemporal Dementia.
  • To detail the clinical characteristics, diagnostic methods, and neuropathology of FTD.
  • To identify and assess areas requiring further research and development in FTD.

Summary:

  • FTD is characterized by primary degenerative processes in the frontal and temporal lobes.
  • Clinical presentation predominantly involves behavioral and personality changes, with less emphasis on cognitive deficits.

Related Experiment Videos

  • The review synthesizes current knowledge on FTD's clinical presentation, diagnostic tools, and underlying neuropathology.

    • Impact:

    • Enhances understanding of FTD as a distinct dementia syndrome.
    • Provides a foundation for future research into FTD etiology and treatment.
    • Highlights the clinical significance of behavioral and personality disorders in dementia.