Groundbreaking new medication reduces cognitive decline due to dementia

Groundbreaking new medication reduces cognitive decline due to dementia

Lewy body disease is a stealthy and relentless brain disorder that affects memory, movement, and core body functions. It includes dementia with Lewy bodies and Parkinson’s disease, with or without dementia. While often overshadowed by Alzheimer’s, it’s the second most common neurodegenerative disease worldwide. The hallmark of this illness is the buildup of abnormal protein clumps called Lewy bodies. These form in regions of the brain critical f…