DLB is caused by the buildup of a protein called alpha-synuclein, which forms deposits called Lewy bodies inside neurons. Over time, these deposits interfere with normal cellular functions, causing a ...

"Lewy Body Dementia Awareness Month is an important opportunity to raise awareness of this underdiagnosed but prevalent condition that can be devastating for patients and their loved ones," said ...

The trial is currently enrolling nationwide and is focused on patients with mild to moderate Lewy Body dementia. Patients ...

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But there is another form of dementia that affects more than a million Americans, and yet, few of us have heard of it. It’s ...

According to one study, end-stage Lewy body dementia could last between two months and one year. For some people, however, death may occur quickly and unexpectedly. One of the hallmarks of Lewy ...