Lewy Body Dementia

Category: Neurology / Neurodegenerative Dementias

Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease characterized by abnormal protein deposits (Lewy bodies) in the brain, leading to cognitive decline, fluctuating alertness, visual hallucinations, and Parkinsonian motor symptoms.

Global Prevalence

Second most common type of progressive dementia after Alzheimer's disease, affecting an estimated 1.4 million Americans (Lewy Body Dementia Association).

Medical Breakthroughs

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