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Lewy body dementia (LBD) is an umbrella term for two similar and common subtypes of dementia: [1] dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) and Parkinson's disease dementia (PDD).
Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) is a type of dementia, a group of diseases involving progressive neurodegeneration of the central nervous system. [11] It is one of the two Lewy body dementias, along with Parkinson's disease dementia.
Lewy neurites are abnormal neurites in diseased neurons, containing granular material and abnormal α-synuclein filaments similar to those found in Lewy bodies. [20] Like Lewy bodies, Lewy neurites are a feature of α-synucleinopathies such as dementia with Lewy bodies, Parkinson's disease, and multiple system atrophy. [21]
People with Lewy body dementia (1 C, 7 P) Pages in category "Lewy body dementia" The following 19 pages are in this category, out of 19 total.
Lewy body dementia, which is the condition actor Robin Williams was diagnosed with before his death, is linked with abnormal deposits of protein in the brain known as Lewy bodies, the NIA explains.
The Lewy Body Dementia Association (LBDA) is a US nonprofit organization based in Lilburn, Georgia, and "dedicated to raising awareness of the Lewy body dementias (LBD), supporting people with LBD, their families and caregivers and promoting scientific advances".
Deaths from Lewy body dementia (60 P) Pages in category "People with Lewy body dementia" The following 7 pages are in this category, out of 7 total.
Parkinson's disease dementia (PDD) is dementia that is associated with Parkinson's disease (PD). [1] Together with dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB), it is one of the Lewy body dementias characterized by abnormal deposits of Lewy bodies in the brain. [2] [3] [4] [5]
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