"Smartphone Apps for Early Detection and Diagnosis of Dementia"

A smartphone app has shown promise in detecting early signs of frontotemporal dementia, a leading cause of early-onset dementia, in individuals at high genetic risk. The app, which records speech and administers cognitive tests, was found to be as sensitive as traditional clinic evaluations and may even be more effective in detecting the earliest stages of the condition. While not yet available to the public, the app could aid in research and clinical trials for potential therapies, offering a less burdensome and more easily accessible means of monitoring treatment effects.