Incidence of Syndromes Associated With Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration in 9 European Countries.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Diagnostic incidence data for syndromes associated with frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD) in multinational studies are urgent in light of upcoming therapeutic approaches.

Objective

To assess the incidence of FTLD across Europe.

Design, setting, and participants

The Frontotemporal Dementia Incidence European Research Study (FRONTIERS) was a retrospective cohort study conducted from June 1, 2018, to May 31, 2019, using a population-based registry from 13 tertiary FTLD research clinics from the UK, the Netherlands, Finland, Sweden, Spain, Bulgaria, Serbia, Germany, and Italy and including all new FTLD-associated cases during the study period, with a combined catchment population of 11 023 643 person-years. Included patients fulfilled criteria for the be

SUBMITTER: Logroscino G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9887528 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature