Studies assess quality-of-life factors for Lewy body dementia patients, caregivers
New UF-led papers highlight which LBD symptoms have therapeutic options and where new strategies are needed to improve quality of life.
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Women of Neuro: Dr. Melissa Armstrong
We’re highlighting women leading our neuro research efforts at the University of Florida. Next, we're highlighting Dr. Melissa Armstrong, the director of the Mangurian Clinical-Research Headquarters for Lewy Body Dementia at the Fixel Institute.
UF neurologist to evaluate changes in Lewy body dementia using novel imaging technique
Dr. Shannon Chiu awarded five-year grant from NIA to investigate changes in LBD using diffusion-weighted MRI and task-based EEG.
UF neuroscientists awarded grants to advance Lewy body dementia research
The Harry T. Mangurian Jr. Foundation supported grants for two Lewy body dementia pilot studies.
AAN publishes new guidelines for early Parkinson’s disease treatment
Dr. Melissa Armstrong co-authored new guidance published in the journal Neurology.
Parkinson’s expert joins Michael J. Fox Foundation Podcast
Dr. Melissa Armstrong discusses thinking and memory challenges for Parkinson’s patients and research advances.
Applications open: Lewy Body Dementia pilot studies funding
Research proposals can span the spectrum of basic, translational, clinical and health care outcomes and policy research, with particular attention given to novel approaches.
UF-led study identifies top research priorities for dementia with Lewy bodies
Study uncovers research areas considered most pressing by patients and caretakers.
UF Lewy body dementia expert earns $3.2 million NIH grant
Study seeks to improve end-of-life experiences for those with dementia with Lewy bodies.
Tom Seaver, like Robin Williams, had Lewy body dementia, but what is this strange illness?
In The Conversation, Dr. Melissa Armstrong discusses Lewy body dementia, the second most common degenerative dementia.