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1. www.alzint.org › dementia-with-lewy-bodiesDementia with Lewy bodies | Alzheimer's Disease International ...

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   Dementia with Lewy bodies is similar to Alzheimer’s disease in that it is caused by abnormal proteins forming in brain cells disrupting the chemistry of the brain and causing nerve cells death. Accounting for roughly 10 – 15% of all dementias, it takes its name from the abnormal collections of protein, known as Lewy bodies, which occur in ...

2. www.nia.nih.gov › health › lewy-body-dementiaLewy body dementia | National Institute on Aging

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   Lewy body dementia. Lewy body dementia (LBD) is a disease that affects more than 1 million individuals in the United States. This form of dementia is associated with abnormal deposits of a protein called alpha-synuclein in the brain. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and types of LBD, and find out about available treatment options.

3. medlineplus.gov › lewybodydementiaLewy Body Dementia | LBD | MedlinePlus

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   Dec 26, 2023 · There are two types of LBD: dementia with Lewy bodies and Parkinson's disease dementia. Both types cause the same changes in the brain. And, over time, they can cause similar symptoms. The main difference is in when the cognitive (thinking) and movement symptoms start. Dementia with Lewy bodies causes problems with thinking ability that seem ...

4. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › books › NBK482441Lewy Body Dementia - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

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   Feb 12, 2023 · Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) encompasses two clinical entities, namely dementia with Lewy bodies and Parkinson disease dementia. It is a progressive degenerative brain disorder characterized by dementia, psychosis, and features of parkinsonism. Symptoms fluctuate with time and vary among different individuals. Diagnosis of LBD requires thorough clinical examination as many of its features overlap ...

5. www.lbda.org › about-lbdLearn More About LBD From Lewy Body Dementia Association

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   The LBD Spectrum. Lewy body dementia (LBD) is a brain disease characterized by a spectrum of symptoms involving disturbances of movement, cognition, behavior, sleep and autonomic function. Two related clinical disorders make up the LBD spectrum: dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) and Parkinson’s disease dementia (PDD).

6. www.cedars-sinai.org › health-library › diseases-andDementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB) | Cedars-Sinai

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   Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) is a form of progressive dementia. It's caused by the decay of the tissues in the brain. People with DLB have a buildup of abnormal protein particles in their brain tissue, called Lewy bodies. Lewy bodies are also found in the brain tissue of people with Parkinson disease (PD) and Alzheimer disease (AD).

7. www.lbda.orgLewy Body Dementia Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

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   Lewy Body Dementia Association, Inc. 912 Killian Hill Road S.W., Lilburn, GA 30047 EIN number 05-0577683. Join Us ...