Lewy bodies (LBs) are clumps of a protein called α-synuclein found in brain cells and are a vital feature of Parkinson’s ...

Lewy Body Dementia is progressive, and causes uncontrollable tremors, problems with memory, attention, and sleep.

This study is the first to show that both alpha-synuclein and an immune response are needed for Lewy body formation and that ...

We all know about Alzheimer’s Disease, in fact, many of us know someone who has been impacted by it. But there is another ...

In Lewy Body formation, that protein becomes abnormal, takes on an abnormal structure and starts to clump together or ...

The trial is currently enrolling nationwide and is focused on patients with mild to moderate Lewy Body dementia. Patients ...

An Oct. 16 evening of laughter, raising awareness and community will raise funds for Lewy Body Dementia, which affects 1.4 ...

"Lewy Body Dementia Awareness Month is an important opportunity to raise awareness of this underdiagnosed but prevalent condition that can be devastating for patients and their loved ones," said ...

Penn Medicine researchers will advance their understanding of the underlying causes of cognitive decline in individuals with ...

Looking at Lewy body diseases through four different lenses The grant supports four different projects across the Perelman School of Medicine, and emphasizes collaboration across disciplines.

DLB is caused by the buildup of a protein called alpha-synuclein, which forms deposits called Lewy bodies inside neurons. Over time, these deposits interfere with normal cellular functions, causing a ...

"Lewy Body Dementia Awareness Month is an important opportunity to raise awareness of this underdiagnosed but prevalent condition that can be devastating for patients and their loved ones," said Lisa ...