Biomarkers: The Pathway to Earlier LBD Diagnosis and Better Treatments
In LBD clinical research, scientists use tests that measure both the symptoms of a disease and also what biological changes are underway. Those tests that detect the presence or progression […]
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Is Pure Autonomic Failure a Warning Sign of LBD?
Many people with one specific form of LBD, called dementia with Lewy bodies or DLB, develop problems with their autonomic nervous system. This is the part of the nervous system […]
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Loss of Smell in Parkinson’s Disease Increases Risk of Dementia
The loss of smell is a common symptom in LBD, Parkinson’s disease and even Alzheimer’s disease. New research suggests the loss of smell in Parkinson’s disease (PD) may help predict […]
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HOT NEWS: Preliminary LBD Clinical Trial Results Announced
This week Axovant Sciences released preliminary results for one of its LBD clinical trials of an experimental medication, nelotanserin. The first eleven people with LBD have completed the Phase 2 […]
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LBD Duration Shortens with Co-existing Alzheimer’s Disease
The rate of progression in Lewy body dementia (LBD) is hard to predict at the time of diagnosis. New research indicates the presence of a second neurodegenerative disease process, Alzheimer’s […]
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LBD: State of the Science
We are entering an era of unprecedented opportunity for understanding and treating Lewy body dementia (LBD). Our newest white paper, Lewy Body Dementia: The State of the Science provides the […]
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Resources for Healthcare Professionals
LBDA Publications for Healthcare Professionals NEW : Diagnosing and Managing Lewy Body Dementia – An expansive look at clinical managment strategies for LBD, covering the Lewy body spectrum, symptoms, treatments, […]
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Referrals
Specialists | LBDA | Legal counsel | Other referrals Specialists A team approach will result in the best outcomes for patients and their families. Referral to an informed neurologist is […]
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Treatment
Goals of Care | First-Line Medications | Other Drugs to Avoid Download this article as a PDF The importance of early treatment is supported by recent data suggesting that patients […]
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Discussing Diagnosis and Prognosis of LBD
Informing the Patient and Care Partner Your preparedness to receive a Lewy body disease diagnosis may vary significantly depending on the disease. While there is increasing awareness of disease with […]
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Symptoms
Cognitive | Motor | Psychiatric | Sleep | Autonomic LBD has variable presentations that include cognitive difficulties associated with motor dysfunction, perceptual disturbances, and/or sleep/wake cycle alterations. Cognitive Cognitive impairment […]
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About LBD
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 […]
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Symptoms Differ in Alzheimer’s when Lewy Bodies are Present
Lewy body pathology (presence of Lewy bodies in the brain) is found in up to 50% of cases of late-onset Alzheimer’s disease, which can make it challenging for physicians to […]
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Qualitative EEG shows promise in Identifying Mild DLB
Dementia is often preceded by an earlier phase called mild cognitive impairment (MCI), where an individual is still able to live independently, but notices changes in at least one area […]
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Daytime Sleepiness is More Common in Dementia with Lewy Bodies than Alzheimer’s
Drowsiness and daytime sleepiness (despite getting adequate sleep the night before) are often described by individuals with dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) and their caregivers. This is reported even in […]
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Long-Term Caregiving May Shorten Life Up to Eight Years
By Carol Bradley Bursack A new study by Ohio State University in conjunction with the National Institute on Aging has shown that adult children caring for their parents, as well […]
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Adult Day Service Boosts Beneficial Stress Hormone in Caregivers
A new study reveals family caregivers have an increase in the beneficial stress hormone DHEA-S on days when they use an adult day service for their relatives with dementia. DHEA-S […]
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Can Exercise Help Older Women at Risk for Dementia?
Regular aerobic workouts increase the size of the brain’s memory area in older women and may help slow the progression of dementia, according to a small new study. It included […]
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Ask the Expert: Why Do Many People with LBD Respond Poorly to Surgery?
By Farzana Pervin, M.D. and Carol F Lippa, M.D., Drexel University College of Medicine Need to make a decision on surgery for someone with Lewy body dementia (LBD)? Family members […]
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