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App detects early signs of dementia, aiding diagnosis and monitoring

Irish Examiner — April 2, 2024, 10:00 AM UTC

Summary: A smartphone app shows promise in detecting early signs of frontotemporal dementia in high-risk individuals, potentially outperforming traditional clinic evaluations. Developed by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, the app records speech and cognitive tests, aiding in early diagnosis and treatment monitoring. Published in JAMA Network Open, the study involved 360 adults at genetic risk. The app could enhance research and clinical trials for the condition.

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