Why early diagnosis of memory loss is crucial
Memory loss is one of the most common and anxiety-provoking complaints in medicine. Over the past five years, the evaluation of cognitive decline has become remarkably refined. No longer is memory loss assessed solely to “rule out dementia.” Today, clinicians have tools to detect the beginnings of Alzheimer’s disease or other neurodegenerative conditions before major symptoms appear, allowing patients to make informed decisions about their work, life, and health.
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