Lewy body dementia contains both Parkinson’s disease dementia (PDD) and Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB). DLB is the second most common cause of dementia in the general population and affects an ...

This is thought to be caused by Lewy bodies, which are abnormal clumps of protein mostly consisting of misfolded ...

A new study published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia highlights a significant step forward in diagnosing Dementia with Lewy Bodies ...

Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have made a major breakthrough in diagnosing Lewy body disease, a leading cause of dementia.

AURORA, Colo. (Jan. 10, 2025) – Cognitive profiles for early diagnosis of Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) have been outlined in a new study, out today in Alzheimer’s & Dementia. Although DLB ...

Dementia is an incurable disease, but it is possible to delay its onset and progress with early detection. The symptoms can ...

Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) is a common neurodegenerative disorder in which patients exhibit symptoms of dementia and parkinsonism along with fluctuations and hallucinations that can be ...

Sleep disturbances are common in old age, but drastic changes, such as waking up at 3 am or not being able to stay awake ...

This Centre’s research aims to address the cause, cure, care, and prevention of Lewy body dementia. By considering all elements of the disease, this Centre will pave the way for new treatments that ...

In a new study, dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) has been associated with the deposition of amyloid-β in the brain. According to Edison and colleagues, these results indicate that most patients ...

However, medical conditions can sometimes affect posture. According to the Alzheimer’s Society, those with Lewy body dementia experience movement difficulties, such as changes to their posture ...

While Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia, there are also other common types such as vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia and Frontotemporal dementia. There are also rarer types ...