Brain shrinkage in specific regions drives psychiatric symptoms in dementia

New research pinpoints which parts of the brain deteriorate to cause psychiatric problems in frontotemporal dementia patients. The finding could help clinicians predict behavioral decline earlier and guide treatment strategies, potentially improving care for a condition that affects working-age adults and costs families and healthcare systems billions annually.

Originaltitel: Cerebellar and subcortical atrophy contribute to psychiatric symptoms in frontotemporal dementia