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Original Articles

Defining diffuse Lewy body disease

Tetrad of symptoms distinguishes illness from other dementias

, MD
Pages 71-75 | Published online: 30 Jun 2015
 

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Diffuse Lewy body disease is a common type of dementia that shares similarities with Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. However, primary care physicians need to recognize the crucial differences between these entities to make appropriate treatment decisions and offer realistic prognoses. In this article, Dr Stewart describes the characteristics of diffuse Lewy body disease and ways to optimize the quality of life for patients affected by it.

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