Season Five
This season is a special research mini-series featuring our real experience with research. We dive into what it is really like to participate in research and expert chats along the way.
Episode 1
In episode 1, we participated in the ALLFTD Study - Rachael as the participant, and Maria as the study partner...and today's episode recaps our Day 1. It was filled with Consent Forms, Blood Work, and Neuropsych Testing.
Episode 2
In episode 2, we interview Steve Smith to learn more about Neuropsych testing. He explains what it’s like to administer these tests, what they’re looking for during testing, and how this aids in distinguishing an FTD diagnosis.
Episode 3
In episode 3, we recap our Day 2: The MRI. A long day, but we had a lot of laughs. Everything is an adventure with us, so be sure to listen!
Episode 4
In episode 4, as a follow up to our recap of Day 2, we interviewed Dr. Howie Rosen to learn more about MRIs and how they're used in the ALLFTD Study and in diagnosing FTD.
Episode 5
In episode 5, we recap our Day 3: The Visit with the Physician to review the Neuropsych testing and the MRI. A long day, but we had a lot of laughs.
Episode 6
In episode 6, we interviewed world-renowned Dr. Brad Boeve to learn more about what we know about FTD, and what we're learning through the ALLFTD Study.
Episode 7
In episode 7, as you know at this point in the mini-series, we participated in the ALLFTD Study. Rachael as the participant, and Maria as the study partner, and today's episode recaps our Day 4: The Lumbar Puncture.
Episode 8
In episode 8, we interviewed Dr. Adam Boxer to learn more about fluid biomarkers - AKA - we ask him all about what the bloodwork and lumbar puncture is used for.