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LBD in the News

Below are links to LBD-related news articles. We also offer a substantial list of research abstracts and continuing medical education (CME) resources.

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A Form of Dementia That Is Often Misdiagnosed

9/25/2012 - New York Times, New Old Age Blog Post by Paula Span explores Lewy body dementia through the eyes of two LBD family caregivers, and provides insightful information from Dr. James Galvin, a member of LBDA's Scientific Advisory Board.

Recent Studies Demonstrate Benefits of Cholinesterase Inhibitors in DLB

8/15/2012 - Two recent studies on the use of donepezil for dementia with Lewy bodies add to the strong case for cholinesterase inhibitor (ChEI) treatment in LBD.

Risk Factors Identified for REM Sleep Behavior Disorder

7/9/2012 - REM sleep behavior disorder is a risk factor for disorders including Parkinson’s disease and Lewy body dementia that may precede those disorders by decades.

Could Colonoscopy Results Predict Parkinson's Disease?

6/12/2012 - New research at Rush University Medical Center suggests earlier Parkinson’s diagnosis may be found by using colonoscopy.

Open Label Trial of Armodafinil Shows Promise in DLB

6/12/2012 - At the American Academy of Neurology’s annual meeting in April, researchers from the Mayo Clinic reported on a small clinical trial which assessed the safety, tolerability and efficacy of armodafinil therapy for excessive sleepiness (hypersomnia) associated with dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB).

Medical Research Funding at Risk from Federal Spending Cuts

6/12/2012 - Research!America’s newest report, Sequestration: Health Research at the Breaking Point, illustrates the dire consequences of automatic spending cuts (sequestration) in the federal budget, which could reduce funding for research agencies by approximately $3.6 billion in 2013 alone.

Lewy Body Dementia Association (LBDA) is making October “A Month to Remember”

6/4/2012 - Today the Lewy Body Dementia Association (LBDA) launched its nationwide October awareness movement, “A Month To Remember.”  

National Plan to Fight Dementia Released

5/15/2012 - The ambitious national plan to fight Alzheimer’s disease has been released by the Department of Health and Human Services. The National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease sets forth five goals, including the development of effective prevention and treatment approaches for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias by 2025.

Guidelines for Diagnosing Alzheimer’s at Autopsy now Include Detecting Other Dementias

1/20/2012 - New guidelines on diagnosing Alzheimer's will also improve the rate of detection of Lewy bodies and changes of other neurodegenerative disease at autopsy.

LBD Awareness Month is Here!

10/01/2011 - From community block parties to benefit concerts, volunteers across the U.S. are showing their commitment and passion for A Month To Remember.