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Untangling Dementia: Misdiagnoses, Modest Treatments, and Real Limits
science14 days ago

Untangling Dementia: Misdiagnoses, Modest Treatments, and Real Limits

The piece argues dementia is a syndrome with several distinct diseases (Alzheimer’s, Lewy body dementia, frontotemporal dementia, vascular dementia). Through Robin Williams and Bruce Willis, it shows how live diagnoses can be wrong, and it critiques the dominant amyloid hypothesis, noting a retraced foundational paper and the mixed success of anti-amyloid drugs that slow decline only modestly and carry risks. It warns against overreliance on new blood tests or supplements that promise certainty or cures, and it emphasizes the value of accurate diagnosis, humane care, harm prevention, and risk-factor management (heart health, hearing, activity, social engagement) as the true, honest path forward.

via Skeptic|
#alzheimers-disease#amyloid-hypothesis#dementia
Ted Turner dies at 87, spotlighting Lewy body dementia
obituaries2 months ago

Ted Turner dies at 87, spotlighting Lewy body dementia

Ted Turner, the Atlanta media mogul and former Braves owner, died at 87 after being diagnosed with Lewy body dementia in 2018. Lewy body dementia is a progressive brain disease caused by Lewy bodies that affect thinking, memory and movement and can include Parkinson-like symptoms; Turner publicly discussed his diagnosis. The condition affects over 1 million Americans and typically lasts about 5–7 years from diagnosis to death, though it can range from two to 20 years; the official cause of death has not been released.

via WSB-TV|
#aging#dementia#lewy-body-dementia
CSF DDC biomarker sharpens PD and Lewy body dementia diagnosis
health3 months ago

CSF DDC biomarker sharpens PD and Lewy body dementia diagnosis

An international study identifies cerebrospinal fluid DOPA decarboxylase as a highly specific biomarker for Parkinson’s disease and Lewy body dementia, with CSF levels up to 2.5× higher than controls and the ability to distinguish these conditions from Alzheimer’s. Two sensitive immunoassays support strong diagnostic accuracy, and higher biomarker levels correlate with brain pathology, though standardization is needed before routine clinical use.

via Neuroscience News|
#alzheimers-differentiation#csf-biomarker#dopa-decarboxylase
Sam Kieth, Trailblazing Comic Artist Behind Sandman and The Maxx, Dies at 63
books-and-comics3 months ago

Sam Kieth, Trailblazing Comic Artist Behind Sandman and The Maxx, Dies at 63

Sam Kieth, the influential comic book artist who helped launch Neil Gaiman’s Sandman and created The Maxx, has died at 63 after a battle with Lewy body dementia. His career spanned DC and Marvel work as well as Image Comics, with notable projects like The Maxx (which inspired an MTV adaptation) and various Batman, Lobo, Wolverine, Hulk, and Spider-Man runs. Kieth’s distinctive, boundary-pushing art left a lasting impact on the industry and earned tributes from peers across the comics community.

via Gizmodo|
#books-and-comics#image-comics#lewy-body-dementia
Coldwater remembers Terrance 'Whitey' Schwieterman, 69, a CPA and family man
obituaries4 months ago

Coldwater remembers Terrance 'Whitey' Schwieterman, 69, a CPA and family man

Terrance “Whitey” Schwieterman, 69, of Coldwater, died February 25, 2026, after Lewy Body Dementia. Born July 11, 1956, he earned a business degree from Ohio State University and an MBA from Wright State, and was a CPA who loved fishing, hunting, baseball, and family. He married Joann Niekamp in 1980 and is survived by three children (Natalie, Tyler, and Kelly) and a granddaughter Maddie. A private service will be held at a later date; memorial contributions may be made to the Lewy Body Dementia Association.

via Hogenkamp Funeral Homes|
#coldwater#lewy-body-dementia#obituaries
Late-Life Depression Linked to Early Parkinson's or Lewy Body Dementia, Study Finds
health4 months ago

Late-Life Depression Linked to Early Parkinson's or Lewy Body Dementia, Study Finds

A Danish study following 17,711 people over 12 years found that depression is more common years before a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease or Lewy body dementia, with rates rising about eight years prior and remaining elevated after diagnosis, strongest for Lewy body dementia. By comparing with rheumatoid arthritis, chronic kidney disease, and osteoporosis, researchers suggest the link isn’t solely due to disability. The study shows association, not causation, and supports screening older adults with new or late-onset depression for early neurodegenerative signs to enable earlier care and research.

via ScienceAlert|
#depression#early-detection#health
Rebecca Kilgore, Velvet Jazz Voice Who Reimagined the Great American Songbook, Dies at 76
arts6 months ago

Rebecca Kilgore, Velvet Jazz Voice Who Reimagined the Great American Songbook, Dies at 76

Portland-based jazz singer Rebecca Kilgore, renowned for pristine, elegant interpretations of 1920s–40s standards and for reviving long-forgotten Tin Pan Alley tunes with pianist Dave Frishberg, died January 7 at age 76 from Lewy body dementia. A late-blooming artist who built her career on small labels and at the Heathman Hotel, she earned praise from peers and critics—including Michael Feinstein—for bringing fresh vitality to classic American songs.

via The New York Times|
#arts#dave-frishberg#great-american-songbook