Survival time and differences between dementia with Lewy bodies and Alzheimer's disease following diagnosis: A meta-analysis of longitudinal studies.

CONCLUSIONS: There is consistent evidence for higher and earlier mortality in DLB compared to AD. This is important for all stakeholders and underlines the importance of expanding research into DLB.
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Source: Ageing Research Reviews - January 5, 2019 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Mueller C, Soysal P, Rongve A, Isik AT, Thompson T, Maggi S, Smith L, Basso C, Stewart R, Ballard C, O'Brien JT, Aarsland D, Stubbs B, Veronese N Tags: Ageing Res Rev Source Type: research