No difference was found in patient age or seizure type (generalised or partial) between
SMC+ and SMC–groups. However, there were significant differences in duration of epilepsy …

DIAGNOSING DEMENTIA IN THE CLINICAL SETTING currently depends on case finding, in
which the clinician tests or refers patients whom the clinician suspects may have dementia …

Recently, the US Preventive Services Task Force [1] released a widely-publicized review
advocating against screening for dementia in older adults. After their review of the literature …

The evidence base and principles that underpin the introduction of population screening for
any condition are accepted internationally. 1, 2 Dementia screening should not be exempt …

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Dementia is defined as an acquired loss of memory that is substantial enough to interfere
with everyday functioning. Although many types of dementia exist, most patients with …

The Dementia Commissioning for Quality and Innovation (Dementia CQUIN) document
published by the UK Government Department of Health in 2012 sought to promote a …

Background: Alzheimer disease is one of the most prevalent and costly neurologic
disorders. American Academy of Neurology guidelines call for diagnosis and treatment …

To the Editor: In their Commentary, Dr Brayne and colleagues1 raise many critical issues
regarding the need to identify effective methods to screen for dementia. We suggest that this …

Dementia, according to the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical
Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, is defined by a significant decline in 1 or more …