Dementia with Lewy bodies has been difficult to diagnose early, but comprehensive cognitive testing could change that

Cognitive profiles for early diagnosis of Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) have been outlined in a new study. Although DLB is the second most common neurodegenerative dementia following Alzheimer’s Disease, it is usually misdiagnosed, preventing affected people from accessing care better tailored to their prognosis.
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