Increasing sensitivity of clinical proverb tests for diagnosis of dementia
Vanja Kljajevic
Abstract:Increasing sensitivity of clinical proverb tests for diagnosis of dementiaCases of dementia worldwide are estimated to double, if not triple, by 2050. 1 Since there is no cure for dementia, prevention, early diagnosis and interventions that slow down cognitive decline are critical. However, early diagnosis of dementia remains a challenge. Chakrabarty et al. 2 propose that certain cognitive tests, such as those targeting pragmatic skills, may facilitate early detection of cognitive decline in dementia. The auth… Show more
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