Assessment tools for cognitive performance in Parkinson’s disease and its genetic contributors
Ling-Xiao Cao,
Wee Lee Kong,
Piu Chan
et al.
Abstract:BackgroundWe have shown that genetic factors associating with motor progression of Parkinson’s disease (PD), but their roles in cognitive function is poorly understood. One reason is that while cognitive performance in PD can be evaluated by various cognitive scales, there is no definitive guide indicating which tool performs better.MethodsData were obtained from the Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative, where cognitive performance was assessed using five cognitive screening tools, including Symbol Digit… Show more
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