Research article summary (published 17 Jun 2006):

Differences and similarities in the neuropsychological profile of dementia with Lewy bodies and Alzheimer's disease in the early stage.

Full Abstract

The literature concerning the neuropsychological profile of dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) reports contrasting data even though a main impairment in attentional and visuospatial processes is mostly pointed out. In the present study, two selected groups, one of 12 DLB and the other of 12 Alzheimer's disease (AD) patients, both in the early stage of the disease, were matched for age, education and Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE). A comprehensive neuropsychological assessment and three scales to evaluate fluctuating cognition were administered. Significant differences were found between the two groups on attentional domain, memory, constructional and visuoperceptual abilities and fluctuation scales.

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Author information

Author/s: Guidi, Marco (M); Paciaroni, Lucia (L); Paolini, Susy (S); De Padova, Silvia (S); Scarpino, Osvaldo (O);

Affiliation: Neurology Unit, Geriatric Hospital, INRCA, Via della montagnola 81, 60100 Ancona, Italy. m.guidi(-atsign-)inrca.it

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article

Journal: Journal of the neurological sciences (J Neurol Sci), published in Netherlands. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2006-Oct; vol 248 (issue 1-2) : pp 120-3

Dates: Created 2006/11/03; Completed 2007/01/23;

PMID: 16784757, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 12/26/2008)

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Aged Alzheimer Disease - physiopathology Diagnosis, Differential Disease Progression Female Humans

Humans Lewy Body Disease - physiopathology Male Mental Status Schedule Neuropsychological Tests Severity of Illness Index

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