Dementia with Lewy bodies: diagnosis and clinical approach.
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Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) is a common form of dementia that is being increasingly recognized. This paper reviews this disorder, emphasizing how it is different from other causes of dementia.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine
دوره 71 10 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2004