Diagnosing early cognitive decline—When, how and for whom?

Diagnosing early cognitive decline—When, how and for whom?

Highlights • Mild cognitive impairment is diagnosed using clinical history, neuropsychological tests and neuroimaging. • The differential diagnosis is essentially that of dementia. • Potential treatments, including secondary prevention, post-diagnostic support, self-help and medico-legal issues are...

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Veröffentlicht in:Maturitas 2017-02, Vol.96, p.103-108
Hauptverfasser: Allan, Charlotte L, Behrman, Sophie, Ebmeier, Klaus P, Valkanova, Vyara
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Advance Directives
Age Factors
Assessment
Automobile Driving
Cognitive Dysfunction - diagnosis
Cognitive Dysfunction - psychology
Cognitive Dysfunction - therapy
Dementia
Diagnosis, Differential
Driving
Employment
Humans
Internal Medicine
Mild cognitive impairment
Neuroimaging
Neuropsychological Tests
Neuropsychology
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Secondary Prevention
Treatment
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Zusammenfassung:Highlights • Mild cognitive impairment is diagnosed using clinical history, neuropsychological tests and neuroimaging. • The differential diagnosis is essentially that of dementia. • Potential treatments, including secondary prevention, post-diagnostic support, self-help and medico-legal issues are outlined.
ISSN:0378-5122
1873-4111
DOI:10.1016/j.maturitas.2016.11.018