Your sex may impact the symptoms and signs of developing brain diseases like dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB), a disease that causes memory and thinking problems, along with other symptoms such as Parkinson-like movement changes, hallucinations, ups and downs in alertness, and acting out of dreams. Drs. Shannon Chiu and Melissa Armstrong at the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases at UF Health co-wrote a review to understand how sex impacts the presentation of DLB. “Increasing awareness of sex differences in how and when DLB presents in a patient is critical. We can ensure more accurate and timely diagnosis, including at the earliest disease stages. In turn, this will help guide appropriate counseling and patient and caregiver support,” said Dr. Chiu. Read the full article – ow.ly/GzKV50MESTo #dementiawithlewybodies #DLB #Sexdifferences #UFlorida #UFHealth #FixelInstitute