Neurology Today - GBA Mutation and Lewy Body Disorders - Two Studies

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In June, the American Academy of Neurology held their annual meeting

and the following information was presented evidencing the results of

two studies.

A known genetic mutation (GBA) that causes Gaucher Disease has been

linked to being a significant risk factor in developing PD or any Lewy

Body Disorder: " carriers of the mutation were signifcantly more likely

than non-carriers to have a clinical diagnosis of PD or Lewy Body

dementia " .

Here's the link (cut and paste into your browser):

http://www.aan.com/elibrary/neurologytoday/?

event=home.showArticle & id=ovid.com:/bib/ovftdb/00132985-200806050-00010

It is also available in PDF format.

Helen