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Management of Neuropsychiatric and Sleep Symptoms in LBD

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: The presentation of neuropsychiatric and sleep features in Lewy body dementia (LBD) are challenging to identify and manage. The US Based Diamond Lewy Neuropsychiatric Symptoms management guidelines provide expert consensus recommendations for the assessment and treatment of the neuropsychiatric features of LBD. These guidelines address the management of delusions, hallucinations, agitation and aggression, apathy, depression and anxiety. Pharmacologic interventions will be discussed in detail, in order to describe recommended agents, prescribing strategies, and potential adverse effects and safety aspects. The parallel Diamond Lewy Sleep Disturbances management expert guidelines will also be discussed, to bring to light best practices in the assessment and management of excessive daytime sleepiness, restless legs syndrome (RLS), motor‐related sleep disturbances, sleep apnea, REM sleep behavior disorder, insomnia and sleep fragmentation.

Source: Alzheimer s & Dementia

DOI: 10.1002/alz.090529

Author: Chiadi U. Onyike

Institution: Johns Hopkins University

Language: English

Topic: Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments

Subfield: Neurology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,000