Publications by authors named "D Neary"
: Saliva represents a less invasive alternative to nasopharyngeal swab (NPS) for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) detection. SalivaDirect is a nucleic acid extraction-free method for detecting SARS-CoV2 in saliva specimens. Studies evaluating the concordance of gold standard NPS and newly developed SalivaDirect protocols are limited.
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- Semantic dementia is a disorder affecting semantic knowledge, providing insight into the brain's mechanisms for representing meaning.
- The study involved 41 patients to explore the distinct roles of left and right temporal lobes in naming and comprehension abilities, revealing significant differences based on the side of brain atrophy.
- Results indicated that left temporal atrophy worsens naming and comprehension, while right temporal atrophy is linked to specific semantic errors, suggesting complex interactions in semantic processing.
Examining the language and behavioural profile in FTD and ALS-FTD.
J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry
August 2017
Article Synopsis
- A study examined 241 patients diagnosed with either behavioural variant frontotemporal dementia (bvFTD) or the combination of bvFTD with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS-FTD) to compare their behavioral and cognitive symptoms.
- The results showed that bvFTD exhibited more frequent social disinhibition, empathy loss, and dietary changes, while ALS-FTD had more language impairments such as agrammatism.
- The findings indicate clear differences between bvFTD and ALS-FTD, highlighting the need for further research to understand these distinctions and improve diagnosis and care strategies.