A pitcher known for his mental game as well as his physical prowess, Tom Seaver died this week from Lewy body dementia. A doctor explains this troubling form of dementia.
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Having better diagnostic tools will allow healthcare professionals to provide the best care possible.
Media pioneer Ted Turner’s announcement that he has Lewy body dementia brings the illness into the spotlight, which is rare. A neurologist explains why it’s hard to even get a correct diagnosis.
For people with dementia, problems performing certain tasks can be a warning sign of difficulty managing financial tasks, according to new research.
The first clinical trial examining a drug to treat Alzheimer’s was begun 30 years ago. There is still no cure and no known way to prevent the disease. Two factors may contribute to that.
Lewy body dementia is the second most common type of dementia. Why don’t more people recognize the signs?
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Associate Professor, Neurology, University of Florida
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Senior Research Fellow, University of Liverpool
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Director, Evelyn F. and William L. McKnight Brain Institute Director, 1Florida Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, Professor, Department of Neuroscience, College of Medicine University of Florida, University of Florida
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Post-Doctoral Researcher, Brain and Movement Group, Newcastle University
