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Lancet Series 2015: Non-Alzheimer's Dementia

2015

This Lancet Series of three papers summarizes the most common non-Alzheimer’s disorders that cause dementia: frontotemporal, Lewy body, and vascular. Dementia resulting from Alzheimer’s disease has catapulted into the public’s consciousness in the past few years. However, non-Alzheimer’s dementias remain relatively unknown and often poorly diagnosed. More research is needed, not only for effective pharmacological interventions with disease-modifying effects, but also better differential diagnostic techniques to ensure the proper management and care of patients.

Series papers include:

Source:

Non-Alzheimer's Dementia. The Lancet 2015. https://www.thelancet.com/series/non-alzheimers-dementia.