Auditory and visual hallucination prevalence in Parkinson's disease and dementia with Lewy bodies: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Accuracy of clinical diagnosis of dementia with Lewy bodies: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

BACKGROUND The diagnosis of dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) is based on diagnostic clinical criteria, which were updated over the years. OBJECTIVE To evaluate, through a systematic review, accuracy of the diagnostic criteria, testing a possible improvement over time. METHODS We searched on MEDLINE and SCOPUS databases for studies reporting diagnostic parameters regarding the clinical diagno...

Prevalence rate of aspirin resistance in cardiovascular disease patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Prevalence and determinants of inappropriate admission and hospitalization in Iran: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Background: A huge portion of health expenditure is attributed to hospital services. Thus, it is important to use the resources appropriately. Many studies have measured inappropriate admissions and hospitalizations. The aim of this study was to review them systematically and determine the pooled quantity as well as the reasons behind such admissions and hospitalizations.    Methods: PubMed, S...

The Prevalence and Incidence of Dementia with Lewy Bodies: a Systematic Review.

BACKGROUND Population-based prevalence and incidence studies are essential for understanding the societal burden of dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB). METHODS The MEDLINE and EMBASE databases were searched to identify publications addressing the incidence and/or prevalence of DLB. References of included articles and prior systematic reviews were searched for additional studies. Two reviewers sc...

A systematic review of prevalence and incidence studies of dementia with Lewy bodies.

BACKGROUND Substantial variation in the prevalence of Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB) has been reported with estimates ranging from 0 to 26.3% of all dementia cases, potentially making it the second most common dementia subtype. OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to review systematically and critically for the first time previous studies of the clinical prevalence and incidence of DLB in th...