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Diagnostic CriteriaDEMENTIA WITH LEWY BODIES - Diagnostic CriteriaFrom McKeith IG, Dickson DW, Lowe J, et al. Diagnosis and management of dementia with Lewy bodies: third report of the DLB consortium. Neurology 2005;65:1863 1. Central feature (essential for a diagnosis of possible or probable DLB) * Dementia defined as progressive cognitive decline of sufficient magnitude to interfere with normal social or occupational function * Prominent or persistent memory impairment may not necessarily occur in the early stages but usually is evident with progression * Deficits on tests of attention, executive function, and visuospatial ability may be especially prominent 2. Core features (two core ... Lewy Body Dementia | | Saturday, 15 August 2009 | Hits: 1432 Read more |
Expert Layperson ResourcesAfter you've read the Top Resources, you're ready to move on to more challenging reading: "Diagnostic Review & Medicine Management of Dementia with Lewy Bodies"Bradley F. Boeve, M.D., Neurologist, Mayo Clinic Rochester, American Academy of Neurology's October 2004 Continuum CME on Dementia with Lewy Bodies http://www.lbda.org/feature/1347/diagnostic-review-and-medicine-management-of-dementia-with-lewy-bodies.htm "Dementia with Lewy Bodies: An Emerging Disease"Doug Neef, MD and Anne Walling, MB, American Family Physician 2006. Though this article is written for family physicians, it's understandable to laypeople too. See:http://www.aafp.org/afp/20060401/1223.pdf "Comparison of Dementia with Lewy Bodies with Alzheimer's Disease and Parkinson's Disease"Figure 1 from the American Family Physician publication "Current Issues in Lewy Body Dementia: ... Lewy Body Dementia | | Saturday, 15 August 2009 | Hits: 1194 Read more |
Constipationfrom Fernandez: Factors contributing to constipation include decreased physical activity, diminished intake of food and liquid, reduced force of abdominal muscle contractions, dysfunction of sphincters and side effects of antiparkinsonian medications (such as anticholinergic drugs). Exercise, muscle conditioning, fiber and medication use all play a role in relieving constipation. Psyllium and stool softeners should be tried first to regulate the bowel movement. If unsuccessful, lactulose can be added. Enemas, laxatives or disimpaction may occasionally be needed to produce bowel ... Symptoms | | Sunday, 6 September 2009 | Hits: 445 Read more |
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